Pilates
Will I be able to
target my “problem areas” and
finally do something about them?
If you are having trouble with a particular
area of your body, you may be surprised
to find your posture is the unlikely culprit.
So much about effective muscle-building
is about subtle changes in technique. Working
with a qualified instructor can relieve
frustration and save time, creating results
faster than you ever thought possible. Here’s
an example. If you have a flat butt, walk
three miles a day, and feel like you have
done every butt-building exercise on the
planet and are still as flat as a board,
you will be thrilled when your pilates instructor
helps you recognize how to hold your pelvis,
because if your pelvis is tucked under,
you can squat all day and won’t achieve
the bottom lifting effect you are looking
for. However, by altering the position of
your pelvis during your workouts, you will
soon give J-LO a run for her money.
With the gentle guidance of a qualified
pilates instructor and a few slight adjustments
to your technique, culprit areas will actually
take care of themselves. New awareness of
posture = muscles you never knew you had
in places you never dreamed would be affected
by posture, like your triceps, shoulderblades,
your calves, and your butt!
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