Joint flexibility, strong core muscles and an improved muscle-skeletal condition: these are the main achievements attributed to every Pilates exercise. The Pilates method works great for a very wide range of people, dancers and athletes love it, and pregnant women and seniors make the best of it to stay in shape. The fact that the Pilates method can be used so extensively is the direct consequence of its adaptability. Every Pilates exercise trains the core muscles, which are located deep in the back and the abdomen. If these muscles are working efficiently, they increase the performance of the other trunk muscles, for a better spinal health and correct movement. The entire torso will thus grow in stability as you develop core strength. This trunk stability has helped many people reduce the pressure on the back and thus achieve an alleviation of the pain. The six Pilates principles of precision, concentration, breath, flow, centering and control represent essential ingredients for every Pilates exercise. No repetitions are necessary for the workouts. Results do appear within a short period of time if the exercises are performed fully and with precision. The advantage here is that the Pilates methods includes none of the negative parts that characterize other training forms, on the contrary, it increases the body stability for other sports performance. There are several pieces of equipment available in the training studio, and they follow the model of those designed by Joseph Pilates himself. Your instructor will tell you what to get for the program. The items are usually inexpensive, when it comes to personal contribution as most studios already include the machines you need. For example, every Pilates class uses the reformer, and it works great for lots of exercises. It helps you develop flexibility and increase core strength. Besides such a machine, lots of routines are performed on the mat or directly on the floor. Follow the trainer's instructions for every Pilates exercise. It is pretty easy to perform the moves correctly, given the fact that the motion is so slow and gentle. Videos and web tutorials can also help you learn the Pilates method efficiently, although they are inferior to the trainer's direct guidance. Whenever necessary, don't hesitate to ask questions!
