Saturday, February 21, 2009

Try Pilates for Beautiful Body

By Jason Laney

Pilates is an ingenious fitness program based on the idea of its founder Joseph Pilates. It became a popular and widely accepted fitness program. Pilates makes use slow movements that are performed correctly. Quality takes precedence over quantity in this discipline.

Pilates students must realize that it is the mind that holds the power to control every motion of the body. The goal of every student is an overwhelming desire to improve them self, both in how they appear and their wellbeing. Pilates should not make increasing muscle mass a goal. He or she is supposed to work on the mind discipline so the body could act freely and correctly. Pilates can be practice easily with or without machines. The philosophy fuelling it focuses on these vital areas-centering, concentration, control, precision, breathing, and flowing movement.

Therefore to fully benefit from the graceful moves found in Pilates, the movements must be executed with utmost precision. It has become increasingly in demand as more people realize the benefits of this fitness program and how it can drastically contribute to a peaceful state of mind. With its focus on achieving inner balance and maintaining equilibrium is very much in demand during these turbulent times. It is so easy to practice, simply order a DVD and start using it in the comforts of your own home. If you prefer Pilates machines, they are very affordable and anyone can get them easily. Even pregnant women and children can participate in this fitness program.

Pilates were used to assist people who are recovering from physical injury and this is when Moira Merrithew becomes exposed to this form of fitness program. She met Romana Kryzanawska one of Joseph Pilates disciples. She introduced Moira to this sport and Moiras interest and dedication for Pilates made Stott Pilates a reality.

Pilates created a revolution and changes the way people view sports and how slow movements can be used to sculpt a more beautiful body. Finally, people understand that you dont have to compete to win anything in this form of sports. It is all about searching for an inner equilibrium and self body balance. - 15438

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