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The Benefits of Practicing Pilates

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  • Ionela Cristina NAE

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies)

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In the early 20-th century, Joseph Pilates started one of the most used and famous physical training techniques. Pilates was originally used by its inventor against rheumatic fever and asthma of which he was suffering. Joseph Pilates’ theory states that the mind has control over the body, reason for the initial name of his creation – “Contrology. Pilates was created to train the whole body, by using positions and movements which straighten and correct body posture. Pilates is extremely useful for increasing joint mobility and musculature strengthening but also for partially healing some of the symptoms of: fibromiology and chronic fatigue. This method of training is particularly suitable for people who have a sedentary lifestyle which most often suffer from increased joint and muscle problems. Keywords: Pilates, body posture, concentration, fitness.

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  • Ionela Cristina NAE, 2015. "The Benefits of Practicing Pilates," Marathon, Department of Pshisycal Education and Sport, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 7(1), pages 115-122, JUNE.
    • Handle: RePEc:rom:marath:v:7:y:2015:i:1:p:115-122
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