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Pilates Training For All Ages

By James Spann


Pilates training is an exercise regime that focuses on mind, body and spirit. It involves strengthening the central core in the body which is developed around the abdomen and lower back and works out toward the limbs and extremities. Those who may find these exercise routines especially helpful include mothers who are attempting to reduce post-baby weight, athletes who need to gain strength and reach higher levels of fitness and the older generation who are seeking an easily modified exercise program that will suit their individual needs.

This program has a very interesting and intriguing history attached to it. It was developed by Joseph Pilates, a German citizen. The routines he developed were used in rehabilitating former prisoners of war and returning soldiers. Dancers in various factions used his moves to gain grace, muscle and stamina.

Making this activity part of your daily regime will strengthen your entire body and give you a along lean look. It will also give individuals more mobility and flexibility if exercises are done on a consistent basis. It is a low-impact activity and will help improve posture and assist in reducing back pain.

Individuals who are more advanced in years or have not been involved with any type of exercise program in a very long time can change or lessen the severity of the routines until they have built their strength up. As they grow more confident in their increasing abilities, they can add more difficult moves to their daily sessions. They can even combine them with other forms of activity such as running, walking or lifting weights.

Most of the moves are done on the floor, usually on a mat or other soft surface. There are some exercises that can be done on specific machines which were designed by the creator of this exercise regime himself but they are expensive and cumbersome to own.

Try a class in your city or town. You may be able to get a free session just for the asking if you are interested in signing up. DVDs are available for both rent or purchase if classes are out of your price range or there are none nearby. Ask friends to join you when choosing either method of learning the basics to keep the activity from becoming monotonous and dull.

Including this along with your other daily routines will increase your focus and concentration as well assist with balance and coordination. You will become more flexible and alert as well as feel much younger than your age. Your body will begin to slim down and breathing will become deeper and more effective.




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