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Think Pilates - the Fad-free Pilates Source SearchThink PilatesThe Fad-free Pilates SourceCoreInfoArticlesAboutSafetyDonateContactWelcome! Pilates is smart exercise - and here at Think Pilates you'll find out why and how. This website is for dedicated practitioners of pilates at all levels, whether you're just getting started, looking to boost your performance in a sport, or a pilates pro. I’m a fully certified pilates instructor and I’m here to help with no-hype, fad-free pilates knowledge and advice. May you continue to grow in your pilates practice. Peace.What Makes for a Complete Pilates Workout? 7 Parts! Oct 27 2008 Pilates workouts will differ depending on the studio, instructor, level, equipment being used, focus, and whether or not the workout is a group class or private instruction. However, all pilates workouts should include some shared fundamentals to be effective. You can think of where and how the 7 elements below appear and are used in your own workout, and reach your goals with pilates that much faster.The Spine and MobilizationOne of the big keys in a pilates workout is the mobilization of the spine. This includes flexion, extension, and rotation of the spine.What are these ? A few definitions to help…Flexion of the spine:The “c” curve that everyone talks so much about. Think of (roughly) closing the space between the crown of your head and your tailbone, towards the front of your body.Extension of the spine:Think of bending the spine backwardsRotation of the spine:Rotating the spine counterclockwise and clockwise.Why do we care about this?The mobilization of the spine is important because it is often neglected in our daily lives. We sit and work on a computer, sit and drive our car, and sit and watch the tube. When we do reward our body and throw in a little exercise, it often doesn’t involve the mobilization of the spine, e.g. when you run, the spine stays in a rather fixed position. When you lift weights, there may be some spinal movement but that isn’t the main focus. When you ride a bike the spine may be in slight flexion but it does not really move in or out of the position. And when you carry a heavy bag, child, or groceries you probably favor using one side - no denying it; and again, spinal movement is not what you want there either.So my point is: The spine needs to move. Moving the spine will strengthen all of the muscles which attach to the 24 veterbrae that you have. It will help make the weak parts of your back stronger and the tights parts of your back looser - starting the path to healthy posture and the end to back pain. Working the spine in flexion, extension, and rotation evenly on both sides of the spine will begin to even out those imbalances created by favoring one side. And working in the three modes on unstable surfaces (e.g. a foam roller, or ball) or using other parts of the body to challenge stability will help you find stability in your spine and body.Shoulders and Hips, too.A complete workout will also focus on the mobility and stability of the shoulders and hips. Since the mobility and stability of the spine play such a large role in pilates, it’s natural that there’s also a lot of focus on the shoulders and hips. The hips are directly connected to the bottom end of the spine via the sacrum, and the shoulder blades lie flat (or they should lie flat) on either side of the upper spine. The spine can directly affect the pelvis and shoulders and vice versa.Hips:Because of our daily life activity, it’s easy for the hips to be uneven, tight and stiff, or loose and weak. Working to create stability with mobility in the hips will eliminate these issues while creating a strong connection in your body between your lower extremities and the torso/spine. After all, pilates is about connectedness.Shoulder Blades:People don’t often realize how important those two little winged bones on your back are (aka shoulder blades.) Poor little guys, they really get neglected in most forms of exercise. In most people that I instruct, the muscles between the shoulder blades are loose and the chest muscles are tight. This is a muscle imbalance and it only helps you sit in your favorite hunched-over position, which gives you tension headaches and neck pain. Stabilizing and mobilizing the shoulder blade muscles and shoulders will help the upper spine (thoracic spine) move with efficiency and ease and create connection between the arms and upper spine.Core, Core, Core… and moreIf you haven’t heard by now, pilates is about the core - the four abdominal muscles. So a good workout will focus on the core abdominal muscles and how to engage them properly. Often core work in pilates is done in the midst of exercises which focus on hip, shoulder, or spine mobility. It is the core that helps the stability aspect of these movements - making pilates a unique form of exercise.Pilates is kind of like those moms who try to sneak veggies into their stubborn child’s food. You know, “Here’s a bite of mashed potatoes, sweetie” but the kid doesn’t realize there’s some blended broccoli in there. In pilates you do many exercises which may seem like they aren’t working the core, but if you’re doing it right, you WILL taste that broccoli. But it is a good feeling, right? That’s what you signed up for!Strength, Endurance, and Principles… oh my!A complete pilates workout will also build strength and continue to test endurance. You should feel challenged - there’s always another level. The more advanced you get, the more coordination and focus on balance will be added into each exercise.Though pilates pays a lot of attention to the spine, hips, and shoulders the rest of your body should not be neglected either! Alignment is about the entire body and some exercises should be thrown in to work the entire arm as well as the entire leg. But remember: it is also your job to be aware and engage your entire body no matter what the exercise is. A Pilates exercise (as in a single one) = a full body workout. Instructors give reminders, but it is your job as a student to take control of that body you have. Work it, baby, work it.And last but never least, the principles. If you are new to me - get ready - I love the pilates principles (and so should you!) A complete workout needs the principles at the forefront of your mind in each and every exercise. They are your ticket to making every exercise a full body workout. So… if you aren’t familiar with the pilates principles, check ‘em out.ConclusionThe elements and emphases of:Spinal mobility and stabilityHip mobility and stabilityShoulder mobility and stabilityThe coreStrengthEndurancePrinciplesshould appear to create a complete pilates workout regardless if you’re taking a private, semi-private, group class, or following a pilates video/dvd.One More Fundamental: A Good Instructor…Along with these key points to create a well rounded pilates workout, the instructor you have is also a large determining factor. The instructor should give clear cuing, personal corrections to form and alignment, and be able to demonstrate when needed. An instructor should be able to answer specific questions about each exercise and should also tell you why you’re doing each exercise, what it will target, and where the emphasis should be. An instructor should be able to give modifications for every exercise, as well as know when to give them and why (e.g. to alleviate pain if a standard exercise doesn’t work for you).Additionally, if the session is a private or semi-private, the instructor should be tailoring the workout to your needs. This means designing a workout to restore YOUR muscular/body imbalances (eg. tight hip flexors and loose hamstrings), as well as meeting personal goals (e.g. swimming better or improving posture).Just like a healthy meal needs certain parts, so does a pilates workout. Nowadays, there is so much variation in pilates — not all are good, but not all are bad either. Use this guide to decide for yourself!Peace,ZoeAre you having trouble locating a quality pilates studio or instructor near you? Check out my article which will help you find one.Looking for a quality pilates DVD that will incorporate the 7 parts of a complete workout - check out the reviews of pilates dvds.Category: Beginners, Instructors, MatShare ThisTrackback: http://thinkpilates.com/what-makes-for-a-complete-pilates-workout-7-parts/trackback/ ← Previous Entries Free NewsletterStay in touch and get useful pilates tips. Your information will not be shared.
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