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Pilates Basic Principles ANALYSIS
"Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.
Pilates named his movement regime "Contrology."
The mind and the body must actively engage to achieve physical fitness in the Pilates exercise regime.
The Movement Principles are elements that are present in the successful performance of all the Pilates exercises:
• Breathing • Balance • Concentration • Control • Centering • Precision • Rhythm • Coordination, posture, flowing movement.
The body is organized to move by CENTERING.
BALANCED MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT allows efficient movement and proper joint mechanics.
Constant mental CONCENTRATION is required to fully develop the body.
PRECISION, defined, specific, intentional movement, is necessary for correct form.
Only a few repetitions of each exercise are appropriate so that each repetition can be performed with the greatest CONTROL.
BREATHING promotes natural movement and RYHTHM and stimulates muscles to greater activity.
Performance of the Pilates exercises is distinguished by always using the WHOLE BODY.
Goals and Benefits
"One of the major results of Contrology is gaining the mastery of the mind over the complete control of your body."
The Guiding Principles and Movement Principles facilitate long-term goal achievement.
The benefits are both measurable and perceived:
• Coordination • Strength • Mobility • Efficient movement • Flowing movement • Proper posture
• Self-awareness • Self-confidence • Integration of mind, body & spirit • Sense of well-being • Enhanced quality of life
Joseph H. Pilates, Miller WR. Return To Life Through Contrology.
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