Balanced Body Pilates Strengthens Balances The Body And The Mind

By Jennifer Willenson

Many people are turning to exercise to try and stay in shape and also to become healthier so that they can live longer. Even those with serious illnesses are turning to exercise to help them through the process of treatment.

One of the most popular ways to do this is with balanced body Pilates. It helps with the balance and with the coordination.

The person that started the Pilates craze is named Joseph Pilates. He actually studied dancer's movements and figured out that their movements helped them become stronger and more agile. He incorporated these moves into a new exercise that he named Pilates. Every move in Pilates has been taken from dancers in one way or another.

Pilates is not just another workout, though. It makes certain that the muscles are strengthened at every angle. The benefits are huge and with targeted resistance, you can really develop your strength and muscles for any reason that you need to.

When you achieve balance using Pilates, you are actually not only resizing the shape of your muscles but you are also toning them. The toning is what gives you better balance.

Pilates also strengthens the core. The core is what really gives a person better balance and strength throughout the day. The core muscles support the back and the spine which are used in almost every movement that we make every day.

Like yoga, Pilates helps the mind to focus and keep it aware. Many people tend to suffer from lowered awareness as they get older or they have to much going on in their lives. Focusing on breathing helps the body to learn to calm down and focus better so that it can de-stress easier.

With a balanced mind and better coordinated body, Pilates can really help anyone if they do the exercises correctly. By breathing calmly and stretching anyone can achieve more peace of mind and a stronger body. - 30514

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