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For athletes
Pilates is a great tool for improving flexibility, balance and strength. It also raises awareness of the importance of good posture and posture training.

Pilates requires a specific language.
Chin towards the chest
Concerning alignment in particular. When you are lying on the floor, you must point your chin towards the chest.

PART 1Just as any word can be broken down into letters, all Pilates exercises can be broken down into parts. The Pilates dictionary is my way of facilitating the process of...

Everything is said in this video. Thank you!
https://www.francebleu.fr/emissions/matin-bonheur-la-vie-en-bleu/azur/matin-bonheur-la-vie-en-bleu-34?xtmc=pilate&xtnp=1&xtcr=1
 

Often, tight back muscles and chest immobility are related to similar tensions in the legs. The saw exercise opens the back and hips while stretching the hamstrings.

The Pilates method aims to strengthen the core muscles (deep muscles), lengthen the spine (self-expansion), develop muscle tone and increase co-awareness.

Concentration is paramount during a Pilates session. The mind and body are one.
The exercises are designed to be performed with concentration. There are no breaks or interruptions.

Fluidity of movement.
The purpose of Pilates exercises is to allow the body to move freely without tension, with control and precision. This method promotes the flow of the body...

This exercise challenges control and coordination. Strengthens the abdominal muscles and hip adductors.
There are 8 muscles involved:
- Shoulder stabilisers,
- Extensors and...

A video explaining the main function of the iliopsoas or psoas iliacus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tGf8TIGTmA

Pilates is a gentle method - Importance of body placement. Always be in alignment. Self-expanding - Importance of deep breathing (so-called "thoracic breathing").

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Pour les futures mamans qui souhaitent savoir quel sport pratiquer pendant leur grossesse.