Doing Pilates with Pilatesequipments is challenging when you are doing it for the first time. Here’s
the guide to help you.
About
Pre-Pilates
For some,
even the beginner Pilates exercises will prove too challenging at first.
Although the human body is a remarkably adaptive machine, it must be challenged
progressively to grow. In other words, there is no sense in beating one's head
against an immovable wall attempting to perform an exercise that is currently
impossible. Where the challenge of even beginner Pilates is beyond one's
ability, she may first begin with pre-Pilates. Pre-Pilates is a series of
exercises designed to enhance the aforementioned characteristics to a level
allowing for successful progression to a beginners' routine.
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Sample
Pre-Pilates Exercises
What
follows are a series of basic pre-Pilates exercises that can be performed by
anyone, anywhere.
Shoulder
rolls may be performed while standing or sitting. Hold the rest of the body
stationary and slowly bring one shoulder in a full circle (forward, up,
backwards and down). Repeat with the other shoulder and continue alternating
for a combined total of 10 repetitions.
Castanets
may also be performed while standing or sitting. Hold your hands out to the
front with palms facing upwards. Beginning with your thumb, touch it to the
center of your palm a total of five times. Proceed to the index finger and
continue until all fingers of both hands have been exercised.
Considerations
- If you are looking for an exercise program but are
intimidated by more traditional workouts, pre-Pilates might just be for
you. The exercises are basic but comprehensive, and with due diligence
they will strengthen the body and allow progression to other, more
advanced, programs. There is no shame in beginning with the basics so long
as an earnest effort is made to progress and improve. Through a
combination of diet and exercise with pre-Pilates, one can come a few
steps closer to their ideal figure.
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