At its core, Pilates teaches you how to become efficient with your own body. Being efficient means that your body moves in a way, that is smoother, safer, and less prone to injury. By practicing Pilates on a regular basis, you can train your body more to move in a manner that is both safer and more efficient.
Pilates strengthens and tones the abdominals, lower back, hamstrings, and quadriceps. When practiced correctly, Pilates will build and improve your core strength.
In an IM=X session at Core Pilates, clients will learn activation patterns to strengthen & stabilize the spinal system (i.e. posture, back, abdominal & pelvic muscles.) This method goes beyond those taught in ordinary fitness programs. Many programs fail to pre-activate core muscle support before & during the exercise movement. The proper activation sequence and its strength is the key to spinal and core health.
Instead of working major muscle groups in isolation, Pilates aims to works the whole body in synergy, improving overall body control.
IM=X protocols include both active and passive range of motion (ROM) stretching and exercise which increases mobility. Correct & balanced stretching is a major component of rehabilitation. Studies have found that early mobilization helps prevent a cycle of deconditioning, pain and adjustments. Be proactive in your treatment approach by correcting the problems before they are in an acute stage.
Pilates works to both tone the body and the mind. The precise, flowing movements of Pilates are designed to make you more mindful of your body.
Breath movement is also emphasized to put you in touch with how breath moves through your body. Pilates has been demonstrated to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. The mind-body connection is fundamental to the study and practice of pilates.
Most injuries are a result of structural strain such as shoulder bursitis, low back pain or knee discomfort. The IM=X format teaches a series of stabilization exercises for muscular and structural balance.
Research indicates that many injuries correlate to a loss in proprioception (i.e., knee, shoulder). Poor proprioception highly correlates with low back pain, disc degeneration and sciatica. Sensory re-education is used to improve your body’s particular movement and posture habits by increasing your awareness of them. Learn to focus on sensations of: