Today we will be explaining how and why to use Pilates out of the pool to round off your training.
The Pilates method is a training system devised by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. Pilates developed this method drawing inspiration from ancient Oriental practices, basing it around muscle control by the mind. This method mainly consists of exercises aimed at strengthening the Power House or, in other words, all the muscles around your abdominal area (you have probably heard of the expression CORE STABILITY).
Pilates is based around 6 principles corresponding to the benefits that can be derived from regularly practising this method.
You cannot perform exercises without thinking. CONCENTRATION plays a key role in any exercise and you cannot perform movements while thinking about something else. Body CONTROL is linked with concentration. Performing movements without controlling your entire body can cause injuries. Every single movement must be carefully thought out, targeted and precise. Without PRECISION you may achieve the same results, but you will also expend and waste a lot of energy. Concentration, control and precision will together lead to FLUIDITY in performing any movement. The strength of your BARYCENTRE or Power House is at the…
