Pilates is a sports fitness system founded and promoted by Joseph Pilates of Germany in 1926. A static fitness exercise. Westerners have always focused on the training of body muscles and physiological functions, such as waist, abdomen, back, chest, buttocks and other parts of the training, while Easterners focus on breathing and mind concentration training, such as yoga and Tai Chi. Pilates draws on Eastern and Western cultures and is compatible with relevant physiological and psychological research results. Initially, Pilates was only used in two major areas, namely muscle training by professional dance groups and recovery of body function and muscle strength for patients in medical rehabilitation institutions.

With the development of Pilates in China’s fitness field, most clubs now include Pilates classes in their exercise classes. However, many people do not fully understand the possible functions of Pilates. Today we will take a look at the functions of Pilates courses:

1. Scientificity:

It absorbs the ancient The essence of yoga and Tai Chi movements uses rhythm to organically combine breathing, meditation, flexibility and balance to achieve the function of stretching the spine and lengthening ligaments.

2. Safety:

Its movement speed is relatively gentle, it is a static movement, and it will hardly cause damage to joints and muscles. At the same time, the action arrangement that combines movement and stillness allows the body to be both tense and relaxed, and has both pace changes and meditation adjustments. This makes it easier for exercisers to control their bodies and reduces the negative effects caused by incorrect postures.

3. Comprehensive and effective:

It uses dumbbells, gymnastics sticks, and mats to conduct physical training. Although the movements are steady and do not look hot, they are all-round. There are exercises for the arms, chest, and shoulders, as well as strength exercises for the waist, abdomen, and back, as well as stretching exercises to enhance flexibility. Each part can be fully tightened and stretched, so it is comprehensive and effective.

4. Simple and easy to learn:

The movements are simpler than yoga. It does not have complicated movement combinations and is simple and easy to master.

5. Combination of challenge and entertainment:

Due to the slow movement, coupled with muscle control and breathing coordination, the seemingly simple movements are difficult to perform. difficulty. The practice environment of Pilates, combined with soothing and beautiful music, can fully relax people, and the transition of movements is smooth and natural. Trainers feel comfortable during the practice without feeling overworked.

6. Randomness:

You can practice at home without being restricted by the venue. In a nutshell, Pilates is an exercise that uses breathing to strengthen our core capabilities. Our core parts include: transversus abdominis, erector spinae, gluteus maximus, iliopsoas and other muscle groups. The strength of these parts is directly related to our sports performance. Therefore, practicing Pilates without any sports foundation can improve basic sports performance and lay the foundation for practicing advanced training movements in the future. Therefore, it is recommended that friends who have just started exercising or those with weak core areas should strengthen Pilates training. In particular, women's yoga and Pilates alternative training can achieve the effect of shaping a perfect body shape.