{"id":1858,"date":"2020-03-26T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musclemagfitness.com\/?p=1858"},"modified":"2020-03-26T06:30:00","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T13:30:00","slug":"the-skinny-about-pilates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fghdesign.com\/mmf\/the-skinny-about-pilates\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should Know Before You Start the Joseph Pilates Method"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Joseph Pilates Method has become increasingly popular in recent years. It’s essentially a system of exercises that focus on improving your flexibility, strength, and body awareness, without necessarily building bulk. Pilates is a resistance exercise, which means it’s more similar to strength training than aerobic activities. It’s also a very low-impact workout method, so it’s a great option if you’re recovering from an injury.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The History of Pilates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A physical trainer named Joseph Pilates created the Pilates method of exercise in the 1920s. He originally designed pilates to help patients rehabilitate and recover from injuries during World War I. When you do pilates, you’ll focus on controlling your mind, body, and spirit. Joseph Pilates called this concentrated focus “Contrology,” or the science of control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect in a Pilates Session<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During a Pilates session, you’ll focus on your core muscle strength and spinal alignment. Your core musculature is loosely defined as your spine, abdomen, pelvis, and hips, and the muscles that support these structures. Some of your main core muscles are your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n