Style Pilates Newsletter :: December 2006

Style Pilates News and Events :: December 2006

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Geraldine Marques-Frediani :: Professional Pilates Instructor
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[ email ]  stylepilates[at]gmail.com

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Top Tips for Pilates :: December 2006

by Geraldine Marques-Frediani, Professional Pilates Instructor

Pilates and Cardio Workout

Pilates helps with flexibility, posture and strength. Given that, it is not much of a cardio workout; it can be used as an add-on to a regular exercise routine.
Pair your Pilates workout with a form of aerobic exercise like swimming or brisk walking.

Difficulty of Pilates Exercises

You may find the exercises difficult at first as your body adjusts to the balancing and strengthening movements.
Start slowly and only go as far as your body will let you. Gently work up to the more difficult exercises and be mindful of what you are doing.

Mind Body Connection

Stay focused. Pilates is designed to combine your breathing rhythm with your body movements. Qualified instructors teach ways to keep your breathing working in conjunction with the exercises.
You will also be taught to concentrate on your muscles and what you are doing. The goal of Pilates is to unite your mind and body, which relieves stress and anxiety.

Be comfortable

Wear comfortable clothes (as you would for yoga - shorts or tights or fitness pants and a T-shirt or tank top are good choices), and keep in mind that Pilates is usually done without shoes.
If you start feeling uncomfortable, strained, or experience pain, you should inform your Pilates trainer.

Let it flow

When you perform your exercises, avoid quick, jerky movements. Every movement should be slow, but still strong and flexible.

Don't leave out the heart

With Pilates, you don't have to break a sweat if you don't want to - but you can also work the exercises quickly (bearing in mind fluidity) to get your heart rate going.

How do I start ?

Please call on 08 9521 2616 or send an email to stylepilates[at]gmail.com to book a 60-minute-long Pilates class. Your first class will be FREE.

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Exercise of the Month

Pilates on the Mat :: Roll Up

Start Position

Begin to lie on your back with your leg extended onto the floor with feet in Pilates stance (turn out) and heels are touching.
Place the spine and the pelvis in neutral position.
Reach your arms to the ceiling.

Workout

Inhale deeply to prepare.
Exhale to roll up : tuck your chin towards your chest, bring head through your arms, lift your shoulders up and round your back as you reach hands towards your feet and your forehead towards your legs.
Inhale to stack your spine (sitting up tall, shoulders over the hips).
Exhale as you roll back, keeping the arms in parallel with the floor (aligned with your shoulders) and putting one vertebra at the time on the mat, in a flowing movement.

Benefits

Strengthens the abdominal muscles and increase spinal and lower back flexibility.

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