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GLENN WITHERS
APPI HEALTH GROUP: FOUNDING DIRECTOR
The future of pilates is getting off the mat, and we’re seeing a move towards more functional upright positions. In order for pilates to really make a significant difference in the rehabilitation world, we must demonstrate that the exercises can make people’s daily activities a lot better. Just exercising on the mat, or
reformer, will not have a direct correlation to upright functional movement patterns that cause most of our daily discomforts. When exercising in these positions, you’re working across gravity, not against gravity as we do when we’re standing upright. So although lying down is good for initial rehabilitation, it’s not enough for a full functional recovery.
KEN ENDELMAN
BALANCED BODY: CEO
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I think one of the most exciting things to happen in the pilates world is the advent of barre programmes. A barre is a stationary handrail, originally used during ballet warm-up exercises. While pilates classes generally rely on
a lot of equipment, barre classes only need a sturdy chair for each participant and the barre, which can be bought at a
We need a standing element to
generate the bone-loading required to increase bone strength. With osteoporosis predicted to affect one in two women in the UK, and one in fi ve men, this is very important – we must focus exercise on addressing bone health. APPI has therefore developed
a standing concept that includes a combination of pilates, gyrokinesis (rotational movements) and the Anatomy Trains concepts of functional fascial movements. In our body, we have a fascinating link of anatomical structures that all work in unison to create effective movement. When one understands these patterns, or connections, we can exercise in these directions to achieve a better outcome. By moving into this functional, upright
response, we’ve seen a drastic growth in the number of older people gaining benefi ts from pilates, including reduced falls – and with that, avoiding potentially life-changing hip and spinal fractures.
reasonable price and can accommodate six to eight participants. Classes are organised in a way that imitates interval training, so students have bursts of physical activity interspersed with deep stretching. Participants are encouraged to hold positions for longer than is usual in pilates classes, in order to create more muscle density and strength. Now many pilates companies are
creating high-energy barre programmes that include both a mind-body element and dynamic functional movement, making it a great marketing tool to attract and retain members. ●
August 2013 © Cybertrek 2013
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