Be kind to yourself!!! When you start the program, it is important that you do not place any expectations on yourself. PILATES is about the feeling you are getting from the exercise, NOT about how many repetitions you can do, how long you exercise for or how many advanced exercises you can work through. Some of the movements are very subtle and, to an observer, it may appear that you are doing very little. You should check throughout the class that your spine is in neutral (unless otherwise stated), that the abdominals are contracted, that you are not holding your breath at any time, that the movements are controlled, and that you aren’t holding tension in your jaw or shoulders.
PILATES is s personal experience. Listen to your body and stop if anything feels uncomfortable or causes pain – though this should not be confused with an exercise being challenging. It could be that a particular exercise is not right for you at this time, you can always come back to it on another occasion, or try a modified version of the same exercise. If you simply cannot focus on an exercise during a session, don’t waste your time, take a break and relax – you don’t want to create a negative feeling for a movement.
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