Classical Pilates with Pilates equipments.

Pilates is a systemic exercise that can be performed well with Pilates equipments.

Pilates is a system of exercises originally called "Contrology" (the art of control) by Joseph Pilates. It focuses on developing a strong, stable core with well-toned and flexible muscles to help improve posture, ease of movement and proper body mechanics. There are many different schools of thought on Pilates. Some schools lean toward a more contemporary approach blending it with other types of exercise, others treat it as rehabilitation for a specific problem. Classical Pilates stays as close as possible to the original intention of the man himself, which was mind control over muscle control. While it does enhance other forms of exercise and has a rehabilitative effect on the body, the focus is on the method. The beauty is in it's simplicity. Whether you are nine or ninety-nine years old, work in an office job or are an elite athlete, injured or healthy, you begin with matwork either in a group class or as part of your private session, modified as needed of course. In a private session, once you are warmed up, you visit each apparatus - Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda Chair - progressing from horizontal exercises to vertical, creating an anti-gravity effect. After a few basic sessions, the instructor adds in new exercises based on each clients' individual need to create a unique program.

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How is Pilates different from other forms of exercise?

Because you begin the session lying down, gravity assists you by bringing the abdominal muscles toward the spine. The mat gives you a reference point to feel the alignment of your spine against. Exercises are performed moving proximal to distal to challenge the stabilization of that alignment, first lying down, then seated and finally standing. Although the focus is on getting a workout, because of the concentration involved in controlling the body in its optimal alignment, it has a naturally therapeutic effect for clients with all sorts of ailments including heart conditions, orthopedic pain, pre and post surgery and even pregnancy. As with any ailment, it's always best to consult your physician before beginning any exercise regimen.

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A. Lie on your back with your legs up and bent at 90 degrees—thighs straight up and calves parallel to the floor. Rest your hands at your sides, palms down. Keep your abs contracted and press your lower back toward the floor.

B. Inhale and lower your left leg for a count of two ("down, down"), moving only from your hip and dipping your toes toward the floor (without letting them actually touch it). Exhale and raise your leg back to the starting position for a count of two ("up, up"). Repeat with your right leg and continue alternating until you've done 12 reps with each leg.

Leg Circle

A. Lie on your back with your legs extended along the floor. Raise your left leg toward the ceiling, with toes pointed and hands at your sides, palms down. Hold for 10 to 60 seconds. (If this position is uncomfortable, you can bend your right leg and place your right foot flat on the floor.)

B. Make a small circle on the ceiling with your left toes, rotating your leg from your hip. Inhale as you begin the circle and exhale as you finish. Keep your body as still as possible—no rocking—by tightening your abs. Do six circles, then reverse direction for six more. Repeat with your other leg.

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