Stand up for Pilates!
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I plan to do a series of podcasts, the first of which I am excited to tell you has been completed!
In this weeks episode I talk to Sheila Done about the importance of standing Pilates work.
Listen by selecting the link here Stand up for Pilates the Podcast!
Or by listening via the player below.
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Why is standing work in Pilates important?
1. Pilates work on the floor isn’t necessarily functional, we spend much of our lives standing. Those muscles that are involved in standing and walking need to be strengthened.
2. Bone loading. Floor-based mat work does not involve bone loading. Bone loss begins after the age of thirty, and bone loss can be slowed down through bone loading and standing Pilates. This is particularly important for the older members of your class, indeed at least forty percent of the class should be standing when targeting that particular group. This of course needs to be balanced with keeping class engaged and ensuring that they are aware of the importance of standing work in combating bone loss.
Further resources:
A dvd that deals specifically with Standing Pilates and features Sheila can be found at trainingontour.com.
Training for exericise with specific age groups can be found with laterlifetraining.co.uk
And of course there’s my studio in little old Glossop. We run a number of health and fitness courses and specialise in Pilates at The Pilates Studio Glossop
Modern Pilates are accredited by Central YMCA Qualifications, the Register of Exercise Professionals and Skills Active, which ensures you will get the highest quality training possible along with the best possible start to your new career.
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