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What is Pilates Exercise

If you are wondering what is Pilates, it is a routine done with the help of specially designed resistance training fitness equipment. Most people categorize Pilates as a form of cardiovascular routine because it does not involve lifting weights, although it increases the heart rate. Pilates exercises for beginners are performed under the watchful eye of an expert instructor. The routine concentrates mainly on strengthening muscles in the back, abdomen, buttocks, and hips. These are the core muscles of the body and are responsible for stability and movement. Pilates exercises for abs will help you develop core strength.

Breathing has a lot of importance in this training routine, as it is considered to be the link between the body and the mind. Oxygen is important for the development and strengthening of the tissues and muscles, so breathing correctly is important. The range of motion and the movements in the routine dictate that the practitioner uses full concentration when doing these exercises. As there is no use of free weights, effectiveness of the routine depends on following correct form and technique. Fitness equipments used for Pilates are specially designed for resistance training, things like Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector, Ladder Barrel, etc are used in training. There are some selective Pilates exercises at home which can be done with just an exercise mat.


p.s. pilates works on me :-)