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Getting the Most from your Pilates Exercise Program (Pilates history)

January 12th, 2008

Let’s face it – almost all of us can get in better shape. Whether we already have a regular workout, participate in a sport or spend most of our time in front of the television or computer, there is always room for improvement. One way to feel better and look better is to incorporate a Pilates exercise program into your daily routine. For the daily aerobic exercisers, adding a Pilates exercise program a few days a week will increase stamina, flexibility and balance to help maximize the benefits of your aerobic activity and prevent injuries.

For the beginning exerciser, a Pilates exercise program can be developed specifically for your age, training and fitness level. The best thing about this type of exercise, besides the way it makes

you feel, is the versatility and portability of your routine. You can join a class and learn to use the Pilates equipment as well as the mat exercises, or you can buy a video and a few resistance bands and work at your own speed at home.

A Pilates Exercise Program Offers Many Benefits

No matter how or where you decide to begin your Pilates exercise program, the benefits of regular workouts are many. Because Pilates stresses a mind/body connection to exercise, you will increase body awareness by engaging your mind in your workouts. You will see a reduction in tension, and find that you are better able to handle life’s daily stresses. Your full body conditioning will tone and lengthen

every muscle in your body without adding bulk. Your spine will become stronger and you will see relief in back and joint pain that you may currently be experiencing.

Since your abdominal muscles will be trained to handle much of the strain that you may currently be feeling in your back, your abs will reap the benefits by becoming tighter and flatter. Who wouldn’t like that? You can experience many of these benefits simply by committing to your Pilates exercise program two to four times a week. You should start to see and feel a difference within 10 to15 sessions.

Since your Pilates exercise program can be done anywhere and at any time, it is a convenient workout to bring along on vacations or to a friend’s house to work out together. If

you choose to do the home workout however, it is a good idea to meet with a trainer or sign up for a class at some point just to ensure that your positioning is correct so that you maximize the effects of your workout and avoid injury. You are never too young, too old or too out of shape to begin your Pilates exercise program. So grab a video or sign up for a class, and open the door to a healthier you!

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