What is Pilates?

Pilates is a kind of fitness system-a kind of static fitness, which was founded and popularized by German Joseph Pilates in 1926. Westerners always pay attention to the training of body muscles and physiological functions, such as waist, abdomen, back, chest and buttocks, while orientals pay attention to the training of breathing and concentration, such as yoga and Tai Chi. Pilates absorbs the eastern and western cultures and is compatible with the related research results of physiology and psychology. At first, Pilates was only used in two major fields, namely, muscle training of professional dance groups and the recovery of physical function and muscle strength of patients after rehabilitation in medical rehabilitation institutions.

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Exercise never means sweating all over your face. Today, when aerobic exercise is advocated, gentle and graceful movements are more conducive to the consumption of excess fat, just like Pilates. Pilates is one of the most popular and fashionable fitness programs at present, and you can feel the full swing of Pilates atmosphere in major fitness centers. Its prosperity today may be attributed to its founder, Joseph Pilates, hence the name Pilates. He is a sickly man. For the sake of health, he gradually integrated the eastern and western health preserving methods, such as yoga and Tai Ji Chuan, with some movements designed by himself, and later gradually formed the Pilates of today. The biggest feature of Pilates is that it is easy to learn. It not only moves gently, but also exercises the arms, chest and shoulders purposefully, and at the same time enhances the flexibility of the body. Moreover, this sport is not limited by the location of activities, and can be practiced in professional gyms and living rooms. 1, Pilates is the fusion of eastern and western sports concepts. Westerners have always paid attention to the training of physical muscle ability, such as waist, abdomen, back and chest. Orientals, on the other hand, pay attention to the training of breathing and concentration. Meditation, yoga and Tai Chi are good examples. Pilates combines the flexibility of the East with the fortitude of the West. Its movements are slow and clear, and every posture must be coordinated with breathing. Therefore, Pilates is suitable for people of any age, especially those who lack exercise, need to touch the computer for a long time and work from nine to five. Stretching and lengthening is also one of the most important exercises in Pilates. Its special feature is that the muscles will not thicken after exercise. By exercising the core parts of the body (waist and abdominal muscles, including transverse abdominal muscles, oblique abdominal muscles, oblique abdominal muscles, rectus abdominis and erector spinae), the spine will become soft and tough. Therefore, Pilates can not only improve the body lines, but also have a very good effect on correcting the neck and spinal cord. 2, Pilates is safe, its movement speed is relatively peaceful, it is a static state of exercise, and it will hardly cause damage to joints and muscles. At the same time, the combination of static and dynamic movements makes the body nervous and relaxed, including the change of pace and meditation, which makes it easier for exercisers to control their own bodies and reduce the negative effects caused by posture errors. Pilates brings comprehensive exercise to your body with very simple equipment. As long as there is a quiet space and a soft carpet, you can practice and achieve the perfect combination of body and mind. 3. Pilates emphasizes the control process during rest, so that the trainer can enhance muscle strength without increasing muscle volume. Pilates' light equipment practice is to follow the principle of small weight and multiple times, so that the muscles are full of elasticity and will not be too prominent. Its exercise intensity is not particularly great, but it pays attention to control, stretching and breathing, which plays a very good role in shaping women's waist, abdomen, buttocks and other key parts. This is more suitable for women's requirements for physical beauty in real life. In China, Pilates has quietly entered people's lives, opened corresponding courses in various gyms, and formed a certain scale group.