Trinity Pilates

THE MAT

The mat does not involve any springs but it's a huge part of our system and almost the boss of it all! Through the mat work, the principles of resistance and fluidity that you'd get from the springs, are still important.

By engaging the muscles and imagining the movements as if you WERE using springs or resistance, the body becomes more connected and in control of the movements. This encourages a smoother, more fluid workout, where the body is able to move through the exercises with greater ease and control.

So as much as the classical Pilates system uses springs through most of the equipment, the idea and end goal is to be able to almost float through the mat work with as much muscle awareness that the springs gifted you with!

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Is Pilates good for long term health?

Like all exercise yes it is!! Pilates has a strong focus on the power house muscles (abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks) and promotes balance in muscular strength on both sides of your body.

When we look at how Pilates supports our skeletal structure it's very important to keep it up as we get older to keep us stable and confident with day to day activities. Exercise has so many obvious benefits but some really vital ones are

Improved brain function
Protect against chronic disease
Improved quality of sleep
Reduce feelings of anxiety and depression

Along with all the good stuff for your metabolic system!

Whatever you do, keep exercising :)

This quote from Joseph Pilates is all about slouching and how bad it is for the body. He believed his method could help reduce slouching in the body by strengthening what he called the "powerhouse" muscles - abdominals, glutes, and inside thighs.

Having these muscles strong and working for you in your body enables you to naturally hold your body in a way that creates space through your internal organs, enables you to breathe correctly and prevents a rounded upper back.

You will feel that it is easy to to move through the many and varied positions that are required of the body in an easier way.

A strong powerhouse leaves you feeling that you are being held up through your torso, with arms, neck and shoulders relaxed and legs that can swing freely from the hips.

Regular practice of the classical Pilates method, using the full range of apparatus, which we have at Trinity Pilates, can assist in improving or maintaining good posture. Come and give it a try!