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Pilates for Beginners

Beginning Pilates workout is not always easy. In fact many find it difficult and frustrating, especially if they don’t know where to begin and how to go about it. Fortunately, there is a Pilates for Beginners guide that can help individuals ready themselves for the workout.

If you are a beginner and want to start Pilates workout, you have to first, understand what Pilates is.
Pilates traverses yoga, stretching and aerobics. It is undertaken for the purpose of enhancing body alignment; strengthening the abs and back while stabilizing the muscles; and strengthening and relaxing the mind and body. Pilates exercises can be modified so even pregnant women can undertake it. Furthermore, the workout routines are bounded by the Pilates principles that include breathing, centering, concentration, fluidity, integration, control, precision, and mind over matter. Learning about these principles is the basic foundation of Pilates for Beginners.

Now, there are several Basic Pilates Moves. One is the Construction Rest (or the start position) where you lie on your back (be sure you have sturdy mat to do this) with both hands on each side. Bend your knees with your legs and feet parallel to each other. This is the time that you practice proper breathing. Inhale through your nose and feel your stomach bloats as air comes in. Keep it for some seconds and slowly breathe out through the mouth. With your abs, press your lower spine into the floor. Inhale again to release it. Then exhale and pull your lower spine up to create a small arch on the lower back. Inhale to release it.

Another basic Pilates moves is the Head Nod. Begin with the constructive rest position. Inhale and tilt your chin down to your chest with your head on the mat. Exhale to return to the relaxed position and then inhale again and tip your head back slightly. Exhale to return to the basic position.

The Arms Over is also a basic Pilates move that increases the range motions in the shoulders. This can be done by doing the basic position. You breathe in as you raise your arms and hands with open palms as if you want to reach the ceiling with your fingertips. Exhale and bring your arms down towards the floor behind you. And then, you breathe in and raise your arms again; breathe out as you rest your arms back to its original relaxed position.

Before embarking on your Pilates for Beginners adventure, make sure that you are physically prepared for this. By being physically ready, it means that you should be in a healthy state to allow yourself to engage in workouts. Otherwise, you may consult your doctor if you are suffering from a health condition that may be jeopardized because of the workout.

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