Uncovering Stott Pilates

People who are into fitness will notice that there are a lot of things to do aside from aerobics, weights and running.

There are low intensity workouts that can do the same effect such as Pilates.

Pilates is an exercise that was invented more than 20 years ago. People will notice that this first hit the market again with the Windsor program.

There is another kind of Pilates available now, some say this is similar to yoga and is called Stott Pilates.

This was developed by a former dancer by the name of Moira Merrithew with the help of some health professionals. This exercise offers a different approach by working on strength, flexibility and endurance.

Stott Pilates is very similar to yoga since there must be unity with the mind and soul. The only difference is that Stott Pilates involves a repetition of certain steps which is something that Yoga does not offer.

This method is also a combination of traditional and advanced techniques which will require the person to engage in some heavy breathing exercises as well as stretching to strengthen and make the muscles relax.

This form of  Pilates will require you to work on each of the different muscle groups separately. As everyone in the class gets better and knows the usual drills, the instructor can then increase the tempo.

Aside from finding classes in the gym, people will be happy to know that you can now get a Pilates DVD. This will work nicely for those who can’t make it to attend class since the person can just play the program before going to work or upon arriving home.

There are 3 volumes which are good for the beginner, an intermediate and those who are in the advanced classes. The person can simply order this online then start enjoying the program after a few days.

Pilates has some great health benefits.

These include strengthening the spine, better posture and the strengthening of the bones and muscles. A lot of athletes have also used this as part of the training regimen which has improved the performance in the respective sport.

In order for the person to get more out of the session, instructors recommend that the individual also takes long walks or runs to build up the endurance. This will all help out in making you loose weight and feeling good after each session.

This is a low intensity workout that anyone can learn, most classes last from 45 minutes to one hour and beginners should listen very well to avoid injury.

It is wise to consult your doctor to be sure you are physically fit to join this kind of exercise.

Most people think that sweating and doing high intensity workouts are the only way to keep in shape, through the years, other exercises which are slower and have been developed.

One good example is where this form of exercise has received a lot of praise from people who claim to have experienced the same effect.

Anyone who wants to try this out can try inquiring at the local gym to see if this program is offered. If not, there are always some online stores and the home television shopping network where the individual can order this to begin enjoying this new and fun filled exercise at home.