Is Pilates, a New Fitness Trend, Right for You?
by: Dakota Caudilla
When you talk about joining a gym, the first thing that comes to mind is, “What kind of yoga or Pilates classes do they have there?” Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on stretching and balancing, in finding peace and in strengthening the body and muscles with bouncing, running, hopping, jumping or other vigorous forms of movements. Pilates is all about movements that help rejuvenate the mind and strengthen the body, while injecting vigor into your everyday life. For people who like aggressive movements, go for cardio activities or classes, like Steps, Dance, Combat or other forms of Les Milles types of programs.
For the rest of us, there’s always Pilates. And how do you know whether Pilates is right for you? Here’s the answer…
Pilates is perfect for those who have old sport injuries
For those of us who have preciously been physically or emotionally injured in one way or the other, Pilates can help nurse your wounds back into normalcy. Pilates is non-strenuous, therefore, it does not strain your muscles, joints, bones or other parts of your body. In Pilates, the most important thing is that you move slowly and stretch as far as YOU can go. Pilates is also suitable for children and the elderly. Unlike other types of cardiovascular programs, it does not, generally speaking, raise your heart rate to a point that you will faint.
Pilates is good for those who like challenges
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Is Pilates, a New Fitness Trend, Right for You?
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About The Author
Dakota Caudilla, journalist, and website builder Dakota Caudilla lives in Texas. He is the owner and co-editor of http://www.your-healthy-lifestyle.net on which you will find a longer, more detailed version of this article.
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