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About San Francisco Pilates Studios

By Jaclyn Hurley


When Joseph Pilates first introduced this new exercising method back in 1920s, who could tell it would become so popular. The whole method was designed to help his patients to recover after their physical injuries. That included wounded soldiers and dancers, and all people who needed a different type of exercise to get in physical shape. Today, in many San Francisco Pilates salons you can find great instructors to help you achieve the body you have always dreamed of.

The method uses a series of controlled movements. It can take place on the floor, but some require the use of different sophisticated exercise machines and other equipment. In any case, the point is to get very good results without bulking, as well as to achieve good posture, to activate some neglected muscles, lose weight and come to better shape.

This method is designed as a mind and body exercise. The quality of your movement is more important than quantity, and the point is to concentrate on your core muscles and your breathing. Some muscles are usually neglected in other sports, and they can be very important when you are interested in spinal alignment and achieving better posture. Just feel your muscles and reshape your body.

When it comes to some other forms of exercise, those first trainings can be quite painful. Here, the risk of injuries is absolutely minimized, and this include muscle pains and similar issues. Slow movements and deep concentration on your body and mind, that's what all this is about. Activation of core muscles is essential for achieving really great results.

Of course, all sessions have to be supervised. Depending on your physical condition, your trainer will design the workout for you. Slow and controlled movements affects your muscle tone, and you will soon feel your whole body is becoming more and more flexible. Even people with different health issues can safely practice this method, and lose weight on simple and effective way.

Losing weight without exhausting aerobic trainings is a good news. Practicing Pilates is easy, it doesn't require too much effort, and you don't have to be in very good physical condition to start with. Besides, it is very relaxing, and it affects both your body and your mind, relieving you from accumulated stress, and making you feel and look so much better.

Improving flexibility and strength is always great, but the fact is your whole body becomes better toned, and leaner, without pressuring your joints or causing muscle pain. Besides, your age really doesn't matter. Even elderly people could benefit from practicing this effective, funny and deeply relaxing exercise, and this is surely one of the reasons for its wide popularity.

Depending on your physical condition, your training instructor will design a series of exercises for you. Engagement in any sports activities is always beneficial for your body and health. This method is funny and easy to practice, has very good results on your physical and mental health, and makes sure your body is in a perfect shape. It is very effective even in decreasing low back pain and disability.




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