My focus for this week is to challenge myself to do Pilates for 20minutes for the entire week. I want more energy to be able to have the energy to handle my energetic children. The main principles of Pilates are centering, concentration, control, precision, breathing, and flow. The focus of Pilates is control and exact movement.
The Basic of Pilates
When beginning with Pilates the equipment to use is a matt. The matt is thicker than a yoga matt. This exercise connects the mind and the body. The basic moves to practice are the following:
- knee sways
- knee folds
- ribcage arms
- abdominal curls
- side-lying legs
- 4 point kneeling
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The positive of starting with a matt is to develop the foundation
Benefit of Pilate
The focus of Pilate is adaptive for anyone at any level. The core is the stomach and the back of the muscle. Pilate focuses on the core. If you have back problems, Pilate will strengthen those areas. Once the area is more developed; the core will be stronger. Besides strengthening, Pilates will also tone the body. And this exercise prevents the muscle from tensing up while trying to relax the muscle.
Outfit for Pilate
What to wear while exercising. It is best to wear body-hugging clothing. Or, clothes like capris, leggings, tank top and long sleeve shirt. Socks on the feet.
Pilates and Stress
Pilates will help to deal with the stress. There are many stressful things around us. Dealing with family. Work. Busy everyday life. Duties. Commitments. Stress is connected to the heart. Exercise will help to lower the stress level. Other activities like yoga, meditation, and of course Pilates.
Mom and Pilate
Pilate besides links the body and mind, and helps to improve on breathing. This exercise does not require a lot of time. Perfect for busy people. The exercise builds confidence. Not only confidence, but it also improves on how much the lungs can hold and on the circulation. And the body release endorphins and happy hormone are long-lasting. Pilate is a low impact activity. Pilate are good for everyone. Day 4 of the 7-day challenge Pilates do give this a try and see how you like this.
Do visit my day 1 challenge for a better me. I would love to continue to learn more about Pilate and to improve myself with this. Do have a look at this site about Pilates for beginners.