Apparatus Training

『Pilates』 has been very popular in Europe and the United States for a long time, and now, there is also a wave of “Pilates” trend in Taiwan.

The Founder of Pilates Exercise

Joseph Pilates is a German born in 1883. 『Pilates』 is the exercise named after his surname. In fact, he called his own set of movements: “Controlology”.

Joseph was frail and sickly since he was a child, and was even bullied, but with his own efforts, he reversed his congenital rickets, and finally integrated yoga, gymnastics, boxing, ballet and other movements to create a unique form of exercise, which is “Pilates” that benefit a large number of latecomers.

The Movement Principle of Pilates

In terms of exercise classification, Pilates belongs to “neural motor exercise”. Others such as yoga, Tai Chi, and gyrokinesis can also be classified into this category. This type of exercise emphasizes strength, timing, specific posture, or the alignment and relationships of the limbs.

Pilates sums up six principles of movement: “breathing, centering, focus, control, accuracy, and fluency.”

Introduction of Pilates Apparatus

The most amazing thing about Pilates lies in the various apparatus! With the resistance provided by the spring of the apparatus, it can bring you a whole new challenge with the movements of different body postures. For those who want to sculpt their body or increase their sports performance, it can bring unexpected results!

Trapeze Table

Reformer

Combo Chair

Ladder Barrel

Spine Corrector

Short Story of Pilates

Comparison of Pilates and Yoga

	Pilates	Yoga
Origination	Germany	India
History	one hundred years	thousands of years
Practice Methods	Mainly divided into mat exercise or equipment exercise	Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga, Hot Yoga, etc..
Central Ideas	Emphasis on core muscle strengthening, and whole body movement integration	Emphasis on spirituality and unity of body and mind
Difficulty	It could be adjusted according to the fitness level of students	It could be adjusted according to the level of students, but the myofascial flexibility is much more challenging

Who is Suitable for Pilates?

The answer is: basically, anyone can practice it.

“Breathing, centering, focus, control, accuracy, fluency” This set of concepts is applicable to any exercise, as long as you want to start exercising, Pilates is a good way to start. Especially for people with physical injuries, Pilates is one of the best types of exercise to start with.

Joseph Pilates said:

If your spine is stiff at 30, you are old. If it is flexible at 60, you are young.

Pilates Exercise Demonstration

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