Pilates is a form of overall strength and conditioning used in the development of strong core muscles also focusing on breathing, balance, and range of motion. Pilates helps increase joint stability and strengthens deep core muscles as a result leading to injury prevention and improved athletic performance. Even the most basic Pilates exercises can be…
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Whether outside or indoors, rock climbing is a full body workout. There are many muscles that come into play when rock climbing. Cross training with Pilates for rock climbing can be very beneficial. Let’s first look at some of the muscles that are used when rock climbining. More common muscles used when climbing: Forearms: Grip…
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Pilates can help kayakers Kayaking is a low-impact cardio workout that provides a rigorous muscular strength workout. Paddling down a quiet stream requires less work than trying to get through rapids without falling over. However, cross training during and off season can help make the experience more enjoyable. We’ll look more at how Pilates can…
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Pilates can help your rowing If we take at the list of all the muscles being used when rowing, we have pretty much the entire body working. From muscles that allow you to plantar flex your ankles (point your toes) to the muscles along your spine to help extend your spine. Small, deep stabilizing muscles…
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Pilates can be found in gyms on a fitness class schedule. Pilates can be found in physiotherapy clinics to help with rehabilitation. There are also studios dedicated to the practice of Pilates. But can Pilates be used as a form of sports conditioning? Off Season Sports Conditioning with Pilates Just because the weather has gotten…
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