Pilates and core stability

Pilates and core stability
Julie, (2003) noted that Pilates can affect on core. His study mentioned that Pilates is a mind and body approach to fitness, including 6 basic principles such as breathing, precision, centering, flowing movement, control, and concentration. He presented several key movements and breathe patterns used in Pilates, including neutral pelvis, C-curve and spinal articulation, back muscle engagement, and abdominal muscle engagement. Making Pilates a regular part of one's fitness regimen can help achieve a longer, leaner looking physique, an increased energy and stamina, and fewer aches and pains from the stresses of everyday life. Another study conducted by Kane and Bell (2009) affirmed the effects of 6-week Pilates exercise on the 3 children, 9-11 years old. The effect of the program on motor skills, self-perceived adequacy for physical activity and balance, strength, and core stability activities was examined.

The Pilates training group improved in quickness and functional ability, both important components of lower extremity function. Pilates training can be beneficial for football linemen to increase quickness and the ability to move horizontally. Sander (2005) recognizes effect of Pilates training to increased lower extremity functional ability in Division II football players. Pilate’s exercises were shown to influence the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, thereby leading to an increase in strength and stability.