To: anyone who is physically active By: Kyle Stay

 Exercise performed using a mat and some equipment:  Resistance bands  Exercise balls  Flexible resistance rings  Pilates is known as a mind-body workout  Improves physique, enhances breathing and mental concentration

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 Fitness innovator Joseph H. Pilates developed Pilates exercise system  A sick childhood forced him to improve his health and strengthen his body  Background in yoga, zen meditation, and other ancient fitness techniques  Combined these to formulate a unique sequence of movements  These movements worked the mind and body in harmony which is now known as Pilates. Joseph H. Pilates

 Exercises are low impact  Excellent for strengthening and increasing joint range of motion  Effective in cases with people who have osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis  Stretches the ligaments around the joints  Squeezes synovial fluid into cartilage which eases stiffness

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 Pilates is an effective form of rehabilitation because of its versatility.  Incorporate flexibility, strength, and core stability into the therapy process.  Versatility allows you to modify exercises from basic to challenging making it ideal for treating a variety of populations such as:  Orthopedic injuries – joint injury  An elite athlete recovering from a knee or hamstring injury

 Treating an athlete with an injury using Pilates is different than exercising for good health:  Must assess the mechanism that caused the injury  Address those injuries with the appropriate exercises  Keep in mind of the athletes particular sport and what movements are involved  Athlete should be pushed harder than an average person so they can continue to perform at a high level

 The most common equipment used in Pilates are:  Pilates Reformer  Pilates resistance bands  Pilates Cadillac  Pilates Barrel  Pilates Chair

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 Most people think yoga is just stretching, but it also is about creating balance in the body by developing strength and flexibility  Yoga is an ancient system of breathing practices, physical exercises and postures, and meditation

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 Yoga is recommended to compliment psychotherapy.  Integration of mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions is helpful to those who suffer from many illnesses/pain syndromes.  Studies show that yoga the risk of heart disease  Lowers blood pressure and anxiety levels

 Breath control exercises emphasize slow and deep abdominal breathing  This benefits the respiratory system  Helps induce a sense of relaxation  Useful in pain management  Meditation portion has been shown to strengthen the immune system  Studies show that Yoga can also be helpful in treating OCD and substance abuse

 There are six main branches of yoga:  Hatha  Raja  Karma  Bhakti  Jnana  Tantra Hatha yoga is the best- known form of yoga in the West because it is taught as a form of physical therapy

 Benefits of yoga for athletes:  Develop deep, relaxed breathing  Increase core strength  Increase flexibility and Range of Motion  Improve Balance  It’s Great Cross Training

 Increasing Core Strength  Poses build Core Strength  Slow, focused movements require a strong midsection  Increase Flexibility and Range of Motion  Yoga routines use slow, steady flexibility exercise  Relieves muscle tension- increases Range of Motion  Improve Balance  Balance exercises are often overlooked by athletes  Yoga can help correct muscle imbalance or body mechanic problems better balance.

 Some common equipment used for yoga are:  Sticky Mat  Foam Block  Yoga Belt  Yoga Blanket/Towel

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