Pilates Day

As a person ages, not only do tissue regeneration processes slow down, bones become brittle and excess weight appears, but muscle elasticity also decreases Pilates helps restore graceful posture, lightness and freedom of movement The system of exercises for increasing joint mobility and developing spinal flexibility was named after its developer, German-American Joseph Hubertus Pilates In the late 1920s, the athlete and physical education teacher, together with his wife Clara, opened an independent school for a healthy lifestyle in the United States Part of it included training to improve posture, body strength and flexibility, and coordination of movements The method is based on the concept of brain control of muscle function To create dynamic loads and perform other exercises, a reformer was invented - sports equipment that uses the principle of spring resistance, as well as equipment - a barrel and a back corrector The first studio was opened by Pilates in New York in 1960 and very quickly became popular among people of different professions and social status Famous choreographers and dancers George Balanchine and Martha Graham recommended exercises to recover from injuries, improve endurance and flexibility to their students Today, Pilates classes are included in the schedule of most fitness clubs A holiday has been established in honor of the sports technique, which has proven its effectiveness for almost 100 years The first Saturday in May is Pilates Day Stretching exercises improve the elasticity of muscles and ligaments, allow you to increase the range of motion, removing muscle blocks, speed up metabolism, and help you relax emotionally and physically Pilates is used to prevent salt deposits, scoliosis, circulatory disorders and headaches Initially, the technique was called Controlology - controlology, because Joseph Pilates emphasized mental discipline when performing exercises The classes were aimed at developing useful motor skills in a person, which over time should turn into a habit The founder of the method proved by his own example that this is possible: at the age of 83, Pilates taught his system, trained ordinary people and celebrities - Katherine Hebren, Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier and other famous personalities In honor of Pilates Day, free classes and master classes are held, where beginners are invited to master sports techniques and basic exercises: “Hundred”, “Bridge”, “Swimming”, etc Pilates is suitable for men and women with different levels of physical fitness and any age For classes you do not need to purchase expensive equipment, special clothes and shoes You can train both in the studio and at home, the main thing is the desire to become flexible and resilient, fit and vigorous Give yourself the gift of freedom of movement by taking a step towards health in honor of Pilates Day!