How Pilates works for bodybuilding

　　Correct posture:

　　Correct posture is to maintain proper concentration of force on the abdomen and back quantity , allowing the muscles to support the spine. Strong abdominal muscles form a "strength zone" that supports the spine. When you properly lift your abdomen and back and strengthen other muscles, the entire body reaches its natural and ideal state. This posture will help the muscles move properly. Because the exercises are not performed through large movements, correct posture is absolutely important, otherwise you will get tired and sweat.

　　Combination of hardness and softness

　　A big reason why Pilates has become so popular recently is that it is not restricted by the venue and can be practiced even on the floor with a mat. Compared with yoga, which is somewhat similar, it is more outstanding in combining Chinese and Western styles. It not only incorporates the "hardness" of Westerners - focusing on the training of body muscles and functions, but also the "softness" of Easterners - emphasizing the unity of body and mind during practice, and each posture must be coordinated with breathing. More importantly, this kind of fitness method allows those who are determined to lose weight but can’t help but gourmet food The seduced man finally finds paradise.

　　Pilates can not only improve the external shape of the human body, in fact, it can treat some disease There are also special effects. For example: body swelling, back pain, constipate、fatigue , varicose veins, etc.

　　stretch breathing

　　Most people who sit in offices have fat around their waists, and Pilates is a very targeted exercise. No matter what, your muscles should be tense, your legs should be stretched as far as possible, and your breathing should be coordinated. Imagine your head is about to hit smallpox Got it. In the beautiful and calm music, the fitness instructor is guiding you to practice. There is no pressure, no irritability. In this environment, you will indeed feel like a person who is detached from everything, only intoxicated in exercise.

　　flex your muscles

　　Actually, Pilates of secret It's just working against you. The primary purpose is to make you awkward and uncomfortable during exercise. You want it to go left but it goes to the right, you want it to go up and it goes down, you want to inhale and it goes exhalation, all kinds of incredible postures are designed to strengthen your coordination and mobilize muscles that you may have never mobilized in your life. If you find that a certain posture is not so ugly or uncomfortable and is quite pleasant to do, it goes without saying that you are definitely doing it wrong. Whether the inventor of Pilates was a genius sadist has no way to verify, but one thing is certain, this exercise has found a market among countless masochists. Despite this, Pilates is still favored by more and more people.

　　Good breathing:

　　All movement is based on breathing. Use your breath to regulate movement. If you breathe correctly, you can fully activate and exercise the abdominal muscles. A good breathing method should be carried out with the mind, body and spirit, so that the physical and spiritual stress of the practitioner can be swept away. The timing of breathing must be correct. Unlike our normal breathing, Pilates exercises require you to inhale when exerting force (when your abdomen is stretched) and exhale when tightening your abdomen.

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