Got Stress, Fear or Malnutrition – Get Pilates
Who among us lives a life totally without stress, fear or malnutrition? Stress can be found in all walks of life. Fear is created, by the many adventures we encounter along the road from the unknown shadows to the stranger who attacks and can include fear of failure, fear of losing a loved one, or fear of not being loved or cared for at all. Malnutrition does not belong only to those in impoverished nations it can be found in the wealthiest of countries and in your neighborhood.
Stress comes in the form of financial mishaps such as a loss on Wall Street, a huge mistake with the checking account, loss of job or unexpectedly large medical bills. Stress can find us at home in our relationships as we struggle with children with special needs, an abusive spouse or a divorce. Even, a new relationship that is a happy one can lead to nervousness and stress. Chronic illnesses can stress our bodies, minds and emotions. An extremely busy life such as the one lived by a woman who juggles a fulltime job; motherhood and college can also cause stress.
Fear robs our bodies of energy, of the ability to think or react. Fear comes from all areas of life and is perceived differently by others than it is from us. One man’s fear may be another’s inspiration. Fear illicit chemical responses within our body to fight or take flight.
Malnutrition depletes or bodies of stored nutritients and refuse to give our bodies the fuel needed for exercise and to function properly.
If you have stress fear or nutrition in your life today; you are in need of Pilates. Pilates was created in order to help relieve stress, fear and malnutrition through exercise that is controlled in a way that provides your body, soul and mind with real nourishment that in turn becomes fuel for your life.
How Does Pilates counteract your stress, fear or malnutrition?
A Pilates instructor is trained to show you how to correct how you move your spine, abdomen and how you breath. The Pilates exercises are done on either mat or with equipment. The exercises are designed to be done smoothly in lying, sitting and kneeling positions so that there is never excessive strain put on the heart or lungs reducing any physical stress on the body. Pilates can be adapted to any level of fitness or health presented by all individuals.
Those who have incorporated Pilates exercises into their everyday life have noticed improvements in the extent of their range of motion, the ability to be flexible, blood circulation has improved, abdominal strength has increased and posture has improved as well as noticing decreases in regards to back, joint or neck pain.
Individuals, who practice Pilates become more aware of their body, become physically strong in muscle and can train their mind to be strong. When a person experiences better health they naturally become more stable and happy emotionally.
