What is Pilates?
Pilates is a system of physical and mental conditioning
originally developed by Joseph Hubertus Pilates in 1906. It
involves training the body to move with control and
stability through a series of exercises designed to engage
and strengthen core muscles.
What is core?
‘Core’ is a term used to describe the group of muscles which
have a specific function of maintaining good body alignment
and controlling movement of the spine and pelvis.
Some of these muscles include:
Pilates focuses on training the mind to coordinate the body
Benefits:
· Improves body awareness
· Improves movement efficiency
· Improves posture and alignment
· Can assist in the management of chronic lower back pain
· Injury prevention
· Improves balance and coordination
· Can enhance sports performance
Pilates classes at South Sydney Sports Medicine aim to
assist the participant understand the concept of core
stability muscles, and how to engage these muscles. Classes
are conducted at a slow pace and with supervision to ensure
participants are practicing with good technique.
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