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Medhaa Aryasomayajula
Sep 24, 2020
When I tell people that I'm going for Pilates, I get a lot of interesting reactions. There are many people who are less familiar with the popular form of exercise ask a lot of questions—and make a lot of assumptions. They say things like, "Oh, I could never do Pilates," (and then allude to an injury, health issue, or the fact that they don't think it'd be challenging enough. Some show confusion, thinking Pilates is the same as yoga. And still others mention having tried Pilates once or twice, but never really getting it.
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about this form of exercise. Listed below are few myths:
- Pilates is just for women
- Pilates is just like Yoga
- Pilates is too easy or too hard
- You need equipment to do Pilates
- Pilates only works for your core
- Pilates is only for flexible people
- Pilates is too expensive
- Pilates is only for young or fit people
Pilates is for every body and it is not about just a couple of exercises. It is a mind-body exercise technique that calms the mind and reduces stress; it develops strength, flexibility and control; and it's accessible to just about everyone. To get the most out of the Pilates, don't give up after one try. Find the approach that works for you and follow. Flexibility is an inherent part of Pilates training, so you will gain flexibility by doing Pilates regularly. The exercises are geared to improving flexibility for a more limber body with greater ranges of motion. And for those people who are overly flexible, the core conditioning creates joint stability so the goal is a balance of strength and flexibility. All exercises can be modified or adapted to suit each individual's flexibility level. There are many approaches to Pilates and the method can have a wide range of applications.
Pilates can be very humbling, even for people who are in good shape. Many other forms of exercise do not engage the deep core muscles in the same way that Pilates does. A good Pilates class will include instruction for every level of fitness and a breakdown of how to properly perform the movements for your body.
Pilates is only easy if you aren't doing the exercises properly. If you are going through the motions without applying the principles of control, centering, concentration and precision, it may feel easy—but you are not really doing Pilates. Properly performed, the exercises should be challenging and rejuvenating for all fitness levels. Because the exercises engage the deepest core muscles, you need to understand how to do them properly to get the most benefit. That's why it's great to take a class with a qualified instructor who can watch and correct your form as needed
PS: Patience and persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate successful accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavor.
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