{"id":41122,"date":"2019-07-09T07:15:35","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T23:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flexhk.com\/2019\/07\/09\/4-reasons-why-you-should-intensify-your-pilates-practice\/"},"modified":"2024-09-02T15:15:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T07:15:58","slug":"4-reasons-why-you-should-intensify-your-pilates-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/like2say.com\/flexhk\/4-reasons-why-you-should-intensify-your-pilates-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons Why You Should Intensify Your Pilates Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”23168″ img_size=”600×800″ alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]This is one practice you can and should push to the limit<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Maybe you\u2019ve been doing Pilates for weeks, or years now. But it\u2019s been a once or twice a week kind of thing. You haven\u2019t really given yourself a proper chance to master it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brazilian-born Gilson Melo<\/u><\/a> \u2013 second generation Classical Pilates guru \u2013 makes the argument for why \u201cregular-ish\u201d practitioners should seriously consider taking their practice to the next level.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIntensity is key,\u201d Gilson says. \u201cIt\u2019s about keeping your momentum, giving yourself no space between the classes.\u201d It may sound a bit overwhelming to those who have been ingrained to set aside days for \u201crest and recovery.\u201d However, the beauty of Pilates is that you don\u2019t need to recover if you do it properly<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI love pushing my clients more every single session, stronger than the last. That\u2019s when you start seeing true change.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

He qualifies: \u201cI make sure my clients know their bodies, that they don\u2019t hurt themselves. It\u2019s about working the right way, challenging the body without injury. It\u2019s the safest exercise out there.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are four reasons why you should intensify your Pilates practice:<\/span><\/p>\n

It can level you up from beginner to intermediate in 2 weeks\u2026<\/strong>
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\u201cThere is a way a beginner can learn from the ground up \u2013 and do it quickly,\u201d says Heather Shalabi, co-founder of Flex Studio. She says that consciously and consistently working on your Pilates practice creates a flow, which then leads to cardio benefits.<\/span>
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\n\u201cBy pushing yourself to learn the sequence of movements and committing it to memory, you\u2019re able to turn the practice into a moving meditation in which you can lose yourself in the body without thinking of choreography,\u201d says Heather. \u201cThis allows you to go deeper into your practice and learn more about \u2018moving well\u2019 rather than simply \u2018doing exercise.\u2019\u201d<\/span>
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\n\u201cIntensives are the best way for beginners to really understand why they are doing something,\u201d she adds,\u201d and how it benefits their day-to-day lives.\u201d<\/span>
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\nThe same applies to learning a language or sport \u2013 the best approach is a total, everyday immersion. There\u2019s a reason why, say, surf camps and ski weeks exist. Why should it be any different for Pilates? <\/span><\/p>\n

It will ease your desk aches and pains faster or put them off longer.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Many an office-based Pilates disciple swears by the posture, fitness and body awareness it brings to their desk-oriented work. Sitting all day exacerbates those good old spine degeneration and scoliosis issues, which are certainly not helped if your core and back muscles don\u2019t support your bones<\/u><\/a>. <\/span>
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\nIf you\u2019re not currently experiencing these symptoms, don\u2019t wait for a doctor to diagnose you!<\/u><\/a> The cliche applies: preventive medicine is the best kind there is. <\/span><\/p>\n


\nIt will improve your performance in any other sport your practice<\/strong><\/span>
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\nSkiing, swimming, tennis\u2026 the list goes on. It doesn\u2019t matter which sport you love, intensifying your Pilates practice will ultimately benefit it<\/a>. This is especially helpful for those who cannot access their sport of choice on a daily basis, such as skiing or windsurfing.<\/span>
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\nThe world over, athletes are realizing the benefits of Pilates<\/u><\/a> \u2013 and often yoga combined \u2013 when it comes to preparing them for the strenuous activity. From NFL teams to London Irish Rugby, sports professionals are turning to Pilates to improve flexibility, balance and strength as well as help with recovery and injury rehab.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nIt will get you physical results, faster<\/span>
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\nThere\u2019s no shame in wanting to look good and feeling confident about your body. That\u2019s why we get bombarded with questions about how to get summer-ready<\/u><\/a>, every single year!<\/span>
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\nThe icing on top of the Pilates elevation cake is the physical change that happens to the body \u2013 cosmetically, and it terms of strength and flexibility. Abs will go into shape, bums will lift and arms and back will see more muscle definition \u2013 quickly \u2013 by doing an intensive. Just add oil, literally and figuratively!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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