How is Pilates different or better than weight training or other resistance exercise?
pilates is three-dimensional (i.e. exercises can be performed using all movement planes) spring resistance more closely resembles muscular contraction emphasis on concentric/eccentric contraction for injury prevention Pilates is customizable for special needs in pilates exercise, emphasis is placed on rebalancing muscles around the joints pilates corrects over-training and muscle imbalance that leads to injuries pilates emphasizes balancing strength with flexibility (for injury prevention and more efficient movement) Pilates leads to an improvement in posture and body awareness.
• pilates is three-dimensional (i.e. exercises can be performed using all movement planes) • spring resistance more closely resembles muscular contraction • emphasis on concentric/eccentric contraction for injury prevention • Pilates is customizable for special needs • in pilates exercise, emphasis is placed on rebalancing muscles around the joints • pilates corrects over-training and muscle imbalance that leads to injuries • pilates emphasizes balancing strength with flexibility (for injury prevention and more efficient movement) • Pilates leads to an improvement in posture and body awareness.
• exercises can be performed using all movement planes, functional • spring resistance more closely resembles muscular contraction emphasizing concentric and eccentric muscle contraction • customizable • emphasizing rebalancing muscles around the joints • correcting overtraining and muscle imbalance that leads to injury • leads to improvement in posture and body awareness
