| Q./ What is STOTT PILATES |
Pilates (pi-lah-teez) is a combination of stretching
and strengthening exercises that emphasize body symmetry and
abdominal control. |
Core exercises are designed to create an awareness
of the deep torso muscles and to re-pattern
any muscular-skeletal imbalances. All movements are coordinated
with breathing patterns and body
alignment to provide maximum results
with minimal repetition.
Exercises begin on the mat
and progress to specially designed equipment
through a controlled series of rhythmic, balanced motions designed
to increase flexibility and strength. |
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| Q./ Who Can Do PILATES? |
People of all ages and physical conditions
can benefit from Pilates.
It is an effective tool for injury prevention,
rehabilitation and is an excellent
workout by itself or in combination with other forms of exercise. |
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| Q./ OTHER Techniques v.s.. the Methods
of STOTT PILATES |
Differences: STOTT PILATES™
incorporates modern exercise principles, contemporary
thinking about spinal rehabilitation
and performance enhancement.
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Exercises are designed to restore the natural
curves of the spine and rebalance
the muscles around the joints.
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Emphasis is on the scapular stabilization. |
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| Q./ STOTT PILATES focuses on |
Breathing
Pelvic placement
Rib-cage placement
Scapular movement
Head & cervical spine placement |
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| Q./ Yoga v.s. STOTT PILATES |
Similarities: Mind-Body type methods
of movement; both emphasize deep breathing and smooth, long
movements that encourage your muscles to relax and lengthen.
Differences: Yoga requires moving from one
static posture to the next without repetitions.
zzDifferences:: Pilates
flows through a series of movements that are more dynamic, systematic
and anatomically based.
zzDifferences:: The goal with STOTT PILATES exercises
is to achieve optimal functional fitness. |
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| Q./ Pregnancy and Pilates |
| Note: The following information should NOT be
substituted for medical advice from your doctor. Please consult
your physician for information on what will be appropriate
for you during your pregnancy.
There are workouts that are quite appropriate for some people
during pregnancy and not for others. During a normal, healthy
pregnancy, moderate exercise is safe for the fetus. Exercise
is also said to prevent varicose veins, hemorrhoids and low
back pain and helps to boost self esteem, maintain fitness
levels and prepare the body for the physical demands of motherhood.
The beauty of pilates is that it can be individualized for
anyone's ability. Workouts and schedules during the first
trimester may have to be adjusted around fatigue levels. Over
the course of the pregnancy the demand on the abdominal muscles
should be decreased. During the second trimester these muscles
become stretched out, and some women experience diastasis
recti (separation of the abdominal muscles). With reduced
abdominal support there is a greater risk of injuring the
lower back. Further, due to hormonal changes during pregnancy,
the ligaments surrounding the joints become lax, leaving them
loose and vulnerable. For this reason, you should be careful
not to overstretch. It is important to continue strengthening
and rebalancing the muscles around the joints – supporting
the body as it goes through postural changes related to pregnancy. |
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