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Definition of Pilates
Pilates is a type of exercise that aims to strengthen the body in general and improve its physical fitness, in addition to enhancing its flexibility and ability to balance. [1] By focusing on exercising individual muscles that increase the strength of the spine and the joints that support the skeleton in the human body, [2] this type of exercise focuses on coordinating good communication between body and mind; The one who has to be fully aware and aware of the way the body moves and breathes. [1]
It should be noted that this sport was named after Joseph Pilates, the German founder. [3] who saw that there is a close connection between mental and physical health, and from this standpoint Joseph created exercises that were influenced by some types of Western sports such as gymnastics , boxing, and wrestling, [4] and after his immigration to the United States of America in the 1920s, Platts opened a teaching center His new method of exercise, which he called at that time Contrology. [4]
Doing Pilates
Pilates can be practiced by all age groups, regardless of the different fitness levels of these groups. However, it is recommended to seek advice and advice from a medical professional before practicing Pilates by a person with any medical history. [4] Exercising in this sport may be prohibited for people whose blood pressure is unstable, or who suffer from osteoporosis, or a risk of blood clots, [1] and it is preferable to start practicing this sport through exercise with the help of a certified trainer, so that the person is guaranteed That he is practicing this sport properly, and gyms usually contain a special device for Pilates, which is an exercise device that contains belts and springs attached to add resistance to the person during exercise. [5]
Pilates exercises can be practiced at home by using some digital educational materials that can be viewed and then precisely imitated using special equipment. Like a mat that is placed on the ground, and the movements of Pilates may seem simple, but they require a lot of accuracy and control, and usually, completing one lesson of Pilates exercises requires a period of between forty-five minutes to an hour, and by a few days per week. [6]
The difference between Pilates and yoga
Pilates and yoga use a variety of exercises that focus on increasing the strength of the body, developing its balance and flexibility, in addition to improving the person's way of breathing, but each of these two sports has a different way of performance and characteristics that distinguish it from the other; [4] While yoga places a greater emphasis on meditation and relaxation, Pilates is a physical sport that focuses on strengthening the strength of the body, [1] and while yoga does not require any equipment to be practiced, Pilates is practiced on mats and their devices, among other differences. In between these two sports is that the movement patterns in Pilates are according to a specific movement sequence whereas yoga is practiced with fixed poses. [4]
Benefits of Pilates
There are many health benefits that can be obtained from practicing Pilates, and the following shows the most important of these benefits : [1]
- Get the body accustomed to staying in a good and healthy position.
- Increase body muscle strength and tone.
- Increase the flexibility of the body and improve its balance.
- Reducing the feeling of stress.
- Give a person a general feeling of happiness and contentment.
- Increase the ability to lose excess weight.
References
- ^ A b t w c "What Is Pilates?" , www.totalfitness.co.uk , 16-1-2017, Retrieved 5-6-2020. Edited.
- ↑ Sammy-B (2-8-2018), "Is Pilates a Sport?" , Spinewellness.org , Retrieved 5-6-2020. Edited.
- ↑ "Fitness" , www.mayoclinic.org , 27-9-2019, Retrieved 5-6-2020. Edited.
- ^ A b t w c "A , Book To Pilates" , Www.nhs.uk , 11-5-2018, Retrieved 5-6-2020. Edited.
- ↑ Molly Messana (1-16-2020), “What Is Pilates? Everything to Know Before Trying This Full-Body Toning Workout” , www.prevention.com , Retrieved 5-6-2020. Edited.
- ↑ Kara Mayer Robinson (22-4-2019), "Pilates" , www.webmd.com , Retrieved 5-6-2020. Edited.
