Pilates
Pilates is a modern form of exercise routine, or workout, and involves full-body strengthening exercises with special emphasis on the core.
While practicing Pilates it is important to keep 6 basic principles in mind:
Breathing: Take deep breaths as it helps to clear up the lungs, relax your body, and provide better focus by refreshing your brain and body.
Concentration: Concentrate on each body part and its movement. Start slowly and steadily, pay attention to your form and position.
Centering: Centering refers to the engagement of core muscles. One of the primary goals of pilates is to strengthen this powerhouse of the body - also known as core muscles. Centering improves posture and provides balance.
Movement: Each movement should start strongly from the center following a gentle and slow flow.
Control: Keep your body muscles in complete control to facilitate proper body movement.
Precision: Make sure you perform all the exercises properly in order to gain all the benefits.
Pilates when performed properly provides great benefits such as better posture, strength, stability, flexibility, and overall physical fitness.
At Sukhija Physiotherapy Clinic, we promote and prioritise a healthy lifestyle which is why pilates is amongst our top choices for people who want to start their journey towards a healthier life with simple yet effective workout routines.