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Mat Pilates is a style of exercise created to improve one's strength and flexibility. One works to reinforce structural alignment and spinal length through a series of dynamic, controlled floor exercises. Pilates creates tremendous core strength with coordination of the upper and lower body.
One should expect to
1) Gain muscle tone with no impact
2) Enjoy the benefits of strengthening while stretching
3) Attain muscular and skeletal balance
4) Improve coordination, respiration, posture and alignment
5) Reduce stress and increase energy levels
How does Pilates Benefit Athletes?
- Increase strength and flexibility of the low back
- Improve shoulder strength and range of motion
- Strengthen scapular stabilizers to decrease risk of shoulder injury with overhead throwing/hitting
- Build core strength to improve power
- Improve strength of gluts and hips to assist with follow through
- Improve overall muscluar endurance
- Improve body awareness and motor control
To learn more about the benefits of Pilates, check out
an article I wrote for Healthy Aging Magazine:
http://healthy-aging.advanceweb.com/Article/A-Growing-Movement.aspx
