Friday, June 24, 2011

Exercise Pilates for a Fit Body

Pilates is a new fitness trend round the globe and is catching up fast in our country.  Research has proved that a Pilates exercise improves the body fitness as well as the thoughts. We thought of sharing some insights with you so you can start early and earn yourself a fit body along with a healthy mind.

So what is Pilates?
Pilates fitness system was established in the 20th century by Joseph Pilates from Germany and it was initially used to recover bedbound soldiers during World War I.
Pilates is a physique training routine that pursues to form flexibility, stamina, and fitness without accumulating muscle. Moreover, the exercises help increase blood circulation and develop your overall health.

Learn the Difference:
Every so often people get confused between Yoga and Pilates. Both have similarities along with their differences.  Pilates has the base of Yoga asanas, but it is merely a physical exercise apart from Yoga which is a complete system.
Pilates exercise mainly tries to reinforce the fundamental stability forces of our body to develop the way we function in our day-to-day lives.
Benefits of Pilates –  Lets discuss some of the Benefits we gain by Pilates Exercises. 
  • Provides attentiveness of your position.
  • Tones and helps you build lean muscles without adding excess bulk.
  • Toughens deep intestinal muscles.
  • Reduces stress, relieves you from any form of anxiety.
  • Upholds recovery from strain or injury and boosts up internal energy.
  • Offers aid from muscle pain and body stress.
  • Stabilizes your mind and helps you relax.
  • Enhances the whole body movement and improves flexibility.

1 comment:

  1. where in delhi ... to be precise east delhi or south delhi can one indulge in pilates?

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