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Pilates works for strength, endurance and balance

Pilates works for strength, endurance and balance

Teached in Brazil since 1991, pilates became popular in an impressive way, in many large and medium-sized cities. Despite this, there is still a distorted view of what the technique is. "In my studio, I take care of men and women who like to train hard and aim for a defined and toned body, what they achieve with pilates," explains personal trainer Mariana Dib

With common exercises in gymnastics, dance, yoga and martial arts and use of accessories such as special benches, balls, bands and other equipment developed exclusively for this practice, Pilates works with strength, endurance, flexibility and Pilates works on strength, endurance and balance - Photo: Getty Images <"In pilates, all the external overload imposed on the student's body is obtained by the aid of springs, unlike the classic bodybuilding apparatus, in which this overload is mainly due to iron bars, "explains Physical Education professor Mateus Elias Pacheco.

" A pilates class is complete, "says Mariana. The first activity is warming, focusing on the rib cage. Then comes the stretching, paying close attention to the diaphragm region. Then mobility exercises are performed on the joints, especially the spine. The strength of various regions of the body, such as legs, arms, abdomen and lumbar, is worked on. "I always dedicate a part to balance, especially for the elderly, who need this type of activity to improve their quality of life," says the expert.

pilates class on the ground

The activity also contributes to the weight loss, as it provides a loss of up to 350 calories per hour. "But it's not like aerobics, which have a direct relationship to weight loss. In pilates, as you gain muscle, your metabolism accelerates, which causes caloric expenditure," says physical educator and pilates teacher Marina Soares Fressato < According to Pacheco, the primary function of the method is to stimulate the nervous system's control over the skeletal striated muscles. "Whether as a technique or therapy, pilates promotes a greater relationship between physique and mind, perfecting harmony among all body structures of practitioners, who may be individuals of different ages." Pilates works hard, resistance and balance - Photo: Getty Images

Pilates can be performed by adults, seniors, pregnant women and children as long as there are no medical restrictions. In addition to being an exercise option, it can also be used in the rehabilitation of post-surgical patients with acute pain and neurological sequelae due to strokes, Parkinson's and muscular dystrophies, among other diseases.

Mothers can also benefit, both before and after delivery. Marina adds that pilates also helps prevent so-called modern diseases such as poor posture, tendonitis, lack of disposition and anxiety.

The mode, which only requires comfortable clothes and bare feet, can be practiced daily.

The personal trainer Mariana advises that before beginning to practice the activity in a studio, the history of the professional is evaluated.

"Experience counts a lot "I've been working with pilates for five years and I feel like my classes are far better than when I started," he says.


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