Pilates

Piastre · Yellow Belt

Does anyone have any thoughts on the benefits (or otherwise) of pilates in terms of flexibility and core stability, as an addition to regular martial arts training?

KickChick · Black Belt

Basically pilates improves alignment and breathing and increases efficiency of movement while improving muscle control and flexibility. The pilates exercises stretch and strengthen the muscles while opening the joints and releasing tension. You follow a specific breathing pattern for each exercise to direct energy to those areas while relaxing the rest of the body. I myself prefer pilates to yoga and find that the results obtained from pilates -->proper coordination, breathing and improved flexibility, would certainly benefit the martial artist

Piastre · Yellow Belt

I have the opportunity to do some classes and not pay the exhorbitant fees that people are asking for pilates at present.
My girlfriend is a former gymnast and her best friend is a ballerina and has opened a studio to supplement her dancing income.
Amy did her first class on Monday night and loved it. She also thought that it would be something that would benefit me.

KickChick · Black Belt

Piastre give it a go .... see if it IS worth it. After your first class let us know how it went ...
I believe there is a stigma attached to these new conditioning workouts such as pilates and power yoga (even fitness kickboxing!) for men. Give it a chance!

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