Pilates an alternate exercise

 

Pilates

Specific Purpose: To inform my audience that Pilates is a type of exercise that is less harsh on bones, joints, and helps with flexibilities.


Central Idea: Pilates are an alternate exercise, that can be done by anyone, and good for the body.

Are you tired of feeling terrible after working out, and overheated, or feeling embarrasses in an aerobics class because you cannot keep up or have to take more breaks. Some even push exercising aside because how hard it can be and how terrible you feel afterwards.

Some say it’s hard to find the right exercise for them, it’s either to extreme and harsh on the body. It is not challenging enough for them, or there looking for more than just losing weight but to better their body physically and mentally. Through Pilates this and so much more can be done.



I. The history of Pilates

A. Pilates is a type of exercise that connects your mind and body.

1. In the early 20th century, Joseph Pilates developed a physical fitness system that he called Pilates.

2. Joseph Pilates began taking springs and attaching the to hospital beds to make the patients work out through resistance.

B. Pilates has proven to be a successful way to better the body.

1. When influenza broke out in England during 1918, his patients survived even though many others died.

2. The Pilates exercise became popular in the dance community, especially in the dance technique of modern dance.

(Connective: Even though within the last decade Pilates has become such a popular way to exercise, it has always showed and proven to have good benefits.



II. Benefits of doing Pilates

A. “The mind, when housed within a healthy body, possesses a glorious sense of power.” Stated by Joseph Pilates in a letter to his clients in 1939.

1. According to pilates.com, some of the benefits of doing Pilates are gaining flexibility, toning your inner core (abdominals), flattening the abs, and gaining a strong back.

2. The way Pilates help one to flatten the abs is through the inner core, by making the muscle strong.

B. Galliano says. "When you start getting control of your body, it gives you a great degree of satisfaction."

1. Flexibility is a great benefit from Pilates, it helps in body control. Or as Pilates calls it, Controlology.

2. Pilates stretches such as: the wall roll down, spine stretch, saw, swan, mermaid, and hip stretch are some of the many that helps gain flexibility.

(Connective: Pilates has and a great movement from starting as rehabilitation program for veterans, and now used by celebrities, dancer, athletes and many more.



III. Pilates can be practiced by anyone.

A. From any age ranging from a teenager, to the elderly, it can be practiced.

1. This type of physical exercise is different among others, it’s not harsh on the body, but it still is a challenge because of the restraint and movements involved.

2. Pilates has proven that no matter what age, size or even condition you’re in, you can practice the movements, use the equipment and see dramatic results from practicing them.

B. Pilates are safe and can improve different issues your body may be suffering from.

1. According to the Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy (2006; 36 [7], 472-84) Pilates are effective for lower back pain. After just 4-weeks of those using Pilates felt relief from the symptoms of their lower back pains.

2. When it comes to those that are obese, the problem was making one feel comfortable and making the environment safe for them. Sandra Rapke, California states: “I work with them on equipment that does not require getting up and down into low positions: Cadillac, chair, standing exercises, large ball (if they aren’t too obese).”

(Internal Summary: Pilates has evolved over the years, even though it was created over a century ago, Joseph Pilates work has stood the test of time. (According to Balanced Body University,) over 10 million people are now practicing Pilates in the United States today, and the number is still growing. Pilates found away to connect the mind and body, through control to make one feel and look good.)







Conclusion

Again I ask do you want to stop feeling terrible after working out. overheated or feeling embarrasses in an aerobics class for not being able to keep up. Do you want a challenge without it being too harsh on your body? Want to be able to feel good before and after working out? Then try Pilates, it helps all these problems and much more.







Bibliography

Pilates, Joseph (1945 – Re-released 1998). Pilates’ Return to Life through Contrology. Incline Village: Presentation dynamics



Pilates Method Alliance Position Paper "On Pilates"



O'Connor Thea (2009, October 08), Core Promises, Sydney Morning Herald, p. Health & Science Section



www.pilates.com