“Pilates for dummies” is a video well-known coach Michelle Dasua, which will help you to master Pilates and beginners. If you like slow static exercises for stretching, flexibility and light muscle tone, then this fitness course is just for you.
Pilates for beginners by Michelle Dasua
This kind of fitness was developed by German athlete Joseph Pilates almost 100 years ago. It was originally known in narrow circles, mostly of dancers, but due to its efficiency, it soon gained widespread popularity. If you wish to have an elastic slender body, then Pilates is what you need.
Michelle Dasua created the complex, which included 18 of his favorite exercises from Pilates. For best results exercises should be completed in a specific order, but you can also listen to your body and to change the order. Michelle advises to completely watch the video to see the exercises and recommendations thereon.
Important tips from Michelle:
- choose classes comfortable clothes;
- it is possible to train without shoes;
- be sure to use a gym Mat;
- keep a firm pillow.
Unlike many other types of fitness in Pilates are very important to the quality of exercise, not quantity. Please note that exercises should be done, being extremely concentrated. While exercise Michelle offers a few modifications: for the more prepared and less prepared. Also, the coach talks about popular mistakes in the technique of movements that you need to avoid.
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In Pilates is a key exercise, or as they are called — basic. They formed the basis of this program. Throughout the workout, Michelle Dasua gives recommendations and advice on exercises. Even if you are a beginner in Pilates, together with Michelle you will easily master all the basic techniques.
The program is divided into 2 workouts: beginner level and advanced. Both sessions last about 20-25 minutes, no extra equipment, except a Mat, you do not need. You can engage in “Pilates for beginners” regularly, 5-6 times a week. And can do 1 time a week as a restorative training after an intensive fitness.
The pros and cons of the program
Pros:
1. With Pilates for beginners by Michelle Dasua you’ll gain flexibility and grace, as well as significantly improve the stretch.
2. Exercise actively engages the core muscles (AB, back and buttocks), tightening and improving this problem area.
3. You can have a slim trim figure without vysokogornyh training.
4. Videos translated into Russian language! Now comes a lot of training, and only a small part of them is translated into our language. You will understand all the explanations of the trainer, not missing anything important.
5. Exercises from the program will have a beneficial effect on the spine and back.
6. This gentle form of fitness, so it can perform recently gave birth to a girl without risk to health.
7. You will be able to learn correct breathing. This is a very useful practice to increase endurance during intense workouts.
8. Michelle gives a lot of explanations, tips and recommendations for exercises of Pilates for beginners.
Cons:
1. With low-stress workouts you need to spend more time losing weight than with traditional aerobic and strength programs.
2. Classes last only 20-25 minutes, which for such a peaceful workouts still a little time.
Pilates, like yoga is the one form of fitness that not everyone likes. But if you appeal, you are not only guaranteed to improve your fitness, but also improve your body, forget about stiff joints and back problems.
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