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Never done Pilates?

Posted by neilpilates at 08:08 AM on October 09, 2006
If you have never done Pilates and want to know more about it you can post your questions here.

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Reply Raymond
04:37 AM on October 12, 2006
I have done a little weight training and I was wondering if you could explain how the breathing techniques used in pilates differ from those used when doing weights.
Reply Neil
02:18 PM on October 14, 2006
In Pilates you use lateral thorasic breathing which means you breath into the the chest and out to the sides. This is because your Transversus Abdominus muscle is "pulled in" making it impossible to breath into the abdomen as you would when lifting weights. In Pilates you breath out on effort which is often the reverse of the breath employed by people taking part in weight training.
Reply tricia
10:03 AM on November 25, 2007
I am 50 year old grand mother. Have had some spinal surgery many years ago. Although very active am in pain with specific movements. Would I benefit from pilates
Reply neilpilates
01:39 PM on November 25, 2007
Yes you would benefit from Pilates. Pilates uses slow controlled movments which would be perfect for you. The movements have different levels and I can alter movements to suit individuals and their specific needs. Pilates builds core strength which will give your body the support that it needs to cope with any problems you have with your back and help you to be as pain free as possible. I teach and have taught many people your age and considerable older who have told me of the benefits they have gained from Pilates and I'm not to far from your age myself! <br>
Reply Doreen
04:52 AM on January 18, 2008
<b></b><span style="color:blue;"></span><span style="font-size:12px"></span> <br>Hi there i have just recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalia and was wondering would Pilates be of benefit too me?
Reply neilpilates
06:21 AM on January 18, 2008
I already teach someone who has Fibromyalia and she tells me Pilates has given her some relief from the condition. Pilates will teach you to use and recruit all of your muscles correctly, which will help you to minimise the incorrect recruitment of the muscles caused by your Fibromyalia and thus also hopefully minimise the level of pain you feel.

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