Friday, July 27, 2012

More About Pilates




PILATES

- a resistance exercise
- builds strength, balance, and flexibility
- strengthens your core (spine, abdomen, pelvis, and hips)
- also about the mind, form and breathing
- do with concentration
- can be done on the floor or with special equipment
- strengthens the transversus abdominis
   (the muscle that helps push a baby out)
- low impact
- modifiable
- good for those who have arthritis, osteoporosis, or injuries
- may reduce lower back pain
- build strength and improve body composition




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So what is the difference between pilates and yoga?



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