Clinical Pilates is an adaptation of several exercises developed by Joseph Pilates by physiotherapists so that they can be practiced by people who have never practiced physical activity and also for the rehabilitation of people with spine problems, to improve posture and various health problems from which muscle and joint strengthening can benefit.
This training method focuses on breath control, the center of gravity of the body and good posture, which are excellent for increasing concentration capacity and improving motor coordination, as well as the flexibility of all muscles and tendons, preferably guided by physiotherapists with specific clinical knowledge.Pilates.
- In addition to providing fitness.
- Clinical Pilates can be used individually and also during grouping up to 6 people to improve fitness in people of all ages.
Pilates clinical exercises can be performed on the ground using elastics, a ball or a Pilates mat, using the weight of the body itself or using 9 specific devices of this method that strengthen muscles and increase body awareness.
Pilates Fitness and Clinical Pilates can be performed in gyms, studies or pilates clinics and can be guided by specialized trainers or physiotherapists, however, when there is a disease or symptoms such as back pain or sciatica, it is best to practice clinical Pilates with the advice of a physical therapist and when the goal is to lose weight or mold the body, Pilates Fitness with trainer.
The Pilates method is based on 6 principles
Thus, those who practice this type of physical activity should be able to perform the exercises perfectly, without overloading the joints, achieving maximum muscle capacity, coordination of movements, correct breathing and maximum attention because to practice the method perfectly it is necessary to focus their attention to exercise and all its details.
Pilates’ first lesson is to learn to breathe properly and focus, this means that the person must perform the most difficult part of the exercise, that is, contraction, during exhalation, when exhaling through the lungs.in its original position, it is necessary to inhale, allowing air to enter the lungs.It is forbidden to be in apnea, that is, without breathing at any time during exercise.
You can practice this elongated breathing, 10 times in a row, while lifting your arm off the ground.
This breathing requires concentration and is necessary in all Pilates exercises and is more effective because it allows better oxygenation of the brain, the muscle on which it is being worked and all the tissues of the body, forcing the person to focus all their attention on breathing and muscle.contraction, which makes you pay more attention to exercise., with less risk of injury.
The “centering” indicated by the creator of the method is to suck the pelvic muscles upwards, closer to the chest box, maintaining a good posture, breathing and making the movement.And it is precisely because it requires so much coordination that Pilates exercises are so beneficial to the mind and body.
With this type of exercise there is less possibility of muscular compensation and therefore the risk of injury in class is much lower.