BUCKS COUNTY WOMAN
WELLNESS
body & mind
Paralleltothephysical
benefitsofPilatesis
thementalaspect.
Thetechniqueitself
involvesunification
ofmindandbodyand
intenseconcentration.
Among the most important concepts in exercise is the ability to get your mind and body working
together. Hardly anything teaches that concept better than Pilates. Learning how to control the muscles
we may not even know we have, and how to move more efficiently, can make a massive difference in
a workout, and in our daily lives.
Originally called Contrology by the founder, Joseph Pilates, the intent is to teach people to be
healthier and stronger. Joseph Pilates himself was not well as a child and as a result sought out ways
of improving his physical health and did so successfully. He believed that poor posture and inefficient
breathing were the cause of many health problems for the general public, and he devised exercise
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techniques to diminish these inadequacies.
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Among the many muscles in our bodies are a set of muscles that support the spine. They are located
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in the back and abdomen and are commonly referred to as the core. It’s a big buzzword in fitness
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these days and for good reason: the spine is fragile and needs support. The back is the source of
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chronic pain for many adults, and poor posture plagues much of our population. It takes more
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than crunches to get these muscles activated and strong. It takes patience, concentration and
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S proper technique.
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