based on the German version "Pilates"
Description
is a type of mind-body exercise developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates, after whom it was named. Pilates called his method "Contrology".
Form
Group therapy
Clinical applications
Time
Costs
- community college courses (Volkshochschulkurse)
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Health courses that are partly covered by the German health insurance
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fitness center
Benefits
- improved flexibility
- increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of your body)
- balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body
- enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs
- improved stabilisation of your spine
- improved posture
- rehabilitation or prevention of injuries related to muscle imbalances
- improved physical coordination and balance
- relaxation of your shoulders, neck and upper back
- safe rehabilitation of joint and spinal injuries
- prevention of musculoskeletal injuries
- increased lung capacity and circulation through deep breathing
- improved concentration
- increased body awareness
- stress management and relaxation.
Potential adverse
Reported ill-effects of Pilates exercise include single cases of diaphragmatic rupture, cervical disk herniation, and dislodgement of a breast implant.