1. Combining Eastern and Western sports concepts
Westerners have always focused on the training of physical muscles, such as waist, abdomen, back, chest, etc.; while Easterners focus on the training of breathing and mind concentration. Meditation, yoga and Tai Chi are good examples. Pilates combines the flexibility of the East and the fortitude of the West into one. Its movements are slow and clear, and each posture must be coordinated with the breath, so Pilates is suitable for any age, especially lack of exercise, long People who need access to computers and 9-to-5 office workers. Stretching and elongation are also one of the most important exercises in Pilates. The special feature is that the muscles will not become thick after exercise. External obliques, rectus abdominis, erector spinae) exercises to make the spine soft and flexible. Therefore, Pilates exercise not only improves the body line, but also has a very good effect on correcting the neck and spinal cord.
2. Safety
Its movement speed is relatively smooth, and it is a static state of movement, which hardly causes damage to joints and muscles. At the same time, the combination of movement and stillness makes the body both tense and relax, changing the pace and adjusting the breath in meditation, which makes it easier for the exerciser to control the body and reduce the negative effects caused by wrong posture. Pilates gives your body a comprehensive workout with very simple equipment. As long as there is a quiet space and a soft rug, you can practice and achieve the union of body and mind.
3. Emphasize control processes in motion
This allows the trainer to build muscle strength without adding bulk. Pilates' light equipment exercises follow the principle of low weight and high repetitions, so that the muscles are full of elasticity without making the muscles too protruding. Its exercise intensity is not particularly large, but it pays attention to control, stretching and breathing, and has a very good effect on shaping the key parts of women such as waist, abdomen and buttocks. This is more suitable for women's requirements for physical beauty in real life.
The biggest feature of Pilates is that it is simple and easy to learn, not only the movement is gentle, but also can be targeted to the arms, chest and shoulders, while enhancing the flexibility of the body. Moreover, this sport is not limited by the location of the activity, whether it is a professional gym or a living room, it can also be practiced.
