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The strength of the Pilates Ball in your training plan!
Some call it the "modern-day disease": stress is the result of something new or unexpected that is somehow beyond our control.
Today, on Stress Awareness Day, celebrated on 1 November, we must call attention to the current situation of this problem and how physical exercise helps to reduce the effects of stress on the human body. Pour beaucoup, il s'agit de la "maladie des temps modernes" : le stress résulte en effet, ni plus ni moins, d'un événement nouveau ou inattendu qui échappe en quelque sorte à notre contrôle.
If you're a fitness professional, you know that accumulated stress can have enormous consequences, affecting well-being and often damaging commitment and interest in physical exercise. In situations of cumulative stress, the challenge increases and capturing people's interest is even more difficult.
HOW CAN YOU BE A "VOICE OF ACTION"?
When we are overwhelmed by stress or anguish, the focus that once existed disappears, as does the motivation that is quickly lost. That's why it's never been more important to focus your communication on promoting messages that are motivating, empathetic and adapted to each person's needs and personalities. And remember: what may work for some, may not work for others!
When the focus is on promoting and encouraging regular physical exercise, we must set an example for those we communicate with, demonstrating our commitment to a healthy lifestyle and inspiring those we wish to impact.
It's well known that physical activity is an excellent option for anyone who wants to combat stress. The release of endorphins caused by physical exercise can help not only to improve mood but also to reduce the effects of stress on the body and mind. Yoga and Pilates are good examples.
YOGA & PILATES
Combining relaxation techniques, body awareness, flexibility, balance, breathing and relaxation turn yoga and Pilates into activities recommended by many specialists to relieve muscle tension, which is often caused by accumulated stress.
As well as practicing these activities regularly, the self-awareness you acquire is also very important. Body awareness helps people understand how stress manifests itself in their bodies and will help them develop effective strategies to reduce it.
While in yoga the focus on breathing is essential for better posture and meditation, in Pilates body awareness is central to the realisation of the exercises and strengthening the core.
There are many ways to complement your yoga and Pilates workouts by adding accessories such as the Pilates Ball.
THE PILATES BALL
Integrating the Pilates Ball into your activities is a more comprehensive experience, helping to improve strength, flexibility, stability and mental wellbeing and thus reduce stress.
The versatility of this tool is one of the great advantages that lead instructors to include it in Yoga and Pilates training. From core strengthening to flexibility and mobility exercises, the Pilates Ball is known for its instability, requiring constant concentration on balance, stability and posture.
What exercises can and should the Pilates Ball be used for?
- Child Pose
This yoga exercise is generally considered to be one of the lightest postures, allowing for relaxation and stress relief, while lengthening the spine and relieving tension in the back. Using the pilates ball as a support can help make the posture more comfortable and effective, relieving tension and putting the posture upright, which reduces fatigue and tiredness.
- Stretching
Stretches are exercises that relax muscles and tendons, allowing athletes to synchronise their breathing with their movements and gain body awareness. Using a Pilates ball, athletes started to achieve deeper stretches, improving the flexibility of muscles and joints. Deeper stretches allow for greater relaxation, releasing physical and mental tension.
- Rolling back
Rolling back in Pilates helps to lengthen the spine, improving mobility and strengthening the abdominal muscles, helping to improve posture and relieve tension in the back. Using a Pilates ball increases these effects, in addition to strengthening the core, as it activates the central muscles.
- The Bridge
The Pilates Bridge exercise alone will strengthen the core muscles, the glutes and the lower back. By using the Pilates Ball, you'll be helping your athletes to improve their stability and balance. This is especially important because improving balance increases the feeling of control and safety in the body. In addition, the bridge with the Pilates Ball strengthens the muscles, thus relieving tension in the back.
Introducing the Pilates ball into your training plans will help the practitioners under your guidance to be more focused on results, while finding exercise as an escape from daily stress.
On BOOMFIT, you can find Pilates Balls of 55cm, 65cm and 75cm in diameter, all of which will be able to adapt to your goals, while meeting the most demanding trainers.
If you have any doubts, we have a team ready to help you choose the right Pilates Ball.
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