Pilates Method Part 02

Benefits of Pilates
The benefits of Pilates are emotional and physical. Teaches balance and control the body and mind, strengthens bone density and improve muscle strength, flexibility and posture.

How can Pilates help with stress management
Because it focuses on the mind-body, Pilates can double the benefits for stress management. While exercise itself can lower levels of stress hormones (like cortisol), quality of movements can help achieve inner awareness and calm along with a sense of mastery over the mind and body. Many practitioners feel with a refreshing mental force after a Pilates session.

How I can learn Pilates (Spanish): Centers Pilates
There are already numerous Pilates resources in Spanish, both online and in specialized centers, a growing number in Spain. Especially abundant in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga, Zaragoza, Alicante, Cordoba, Bilbao, Marbella … although there are in almost every capital of Spain. There are also excellent books, videos and DVDs on the market. Although not free, can not be said to be expensive, in some cases at least.

However, the best way for beginners to start with an instructor. Many gyms, fitness centers, communities (often in the early morning beach view “pilates gym), schools, colleges … offer Pilates classes led by an instructor. It is becoming easier against “Pilates centers in nearly all cities that offer” pilates classes “for everyone. So “do Pilates” is not something unusual or exotic in Spain. Pilates classes are for pregnant women and elderly people.

Participate in a class has the advantage of receiving individual attention from the instructor and learn to do the movements correctly. Most of the class focuses on exercises with a mat on the floor and that is all that is needed. The instructor may also suggest the use of elastic bands, balls or rings to complete some exercises. For best results, should be practiced 2nd Pilates 3 times per week in sessions of one hour.

Yoga and Pilates
Many instructors in their classes combine elements of yoga and Pilates. And is that both methods have certain similarities. Both view the mind-body exercises emphasize deep breathing.

However, the difference is that while the practice of yoga requires movement from a static position to another without repetition, Pilates is a flow through a series of dynamic movements and based on the anatomy, with a limited number of repetitions each year.

You should consult your doctor before starting this type of exercise, in the case of developing certain conditions or certain physical conditions. Be sure to do first before starting this type of program.