Pilates is becoming more interesting to many people. It's recently been trending in the Google Search Keywords as so many people have been looking it up.
In addition to trainers of high performance athletes, high ranking managers from corporations have identified it for its ability to boost productivity in the office. Some businesses have even implemented regular Pilates classes for their staff - so that the business can benefit from the extra energy and creativity that comes as a result. For people who don't have time to go to work and to Pilates classes, setting them up in the office solves this issue.
So how does Pilates boost productivity in the office?
Breathing is a key fundament of the exercise. Deep breathing down to the diaphragm is encouraged. This delivers extra oxygen to the blood stream which gives more energy at the same time as relaxing the practitioner.
You can say goodbye to stress as it's sent packing during a Pilates session. People who are not stressed naturally work better and are more effective. This is why companies are so interested in introducing Pilates and Yoga to their workforce. Less absenteeism and more output!
Sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day is not good for us in the least. First off, our bodies aren't designed to sit down all day. It can cause a variety of lower back pain issues as the muscles that support the spine grow weaker.
Pilates can do a lot for posture. It also promotes the awareness of the posture that leads to it being improved. Once you become aware of what it feels like to be standing correctly, then it's easier to replicate whenever you like, without needing a mirror.
Toned muscles burn more calories than those that aren't. By practising Pilates regularly, you'll be able to lose some extra pounds. You'll gain definition without the bulk of bodybuilding as the muscles around the joints are rebalanced.
There's no favoured gender when it comes to Pilates. You'll find world class athletes doing it as well as stay at home mothers. The New Zealand All Black Team is regularly at it. It prevents injuries whilst making the muscles stronger. It's also reputed to lower the chances of prostate cancer by strengthening the muscles in the pelvic area.
There's no debate on it. Pilates boosts productivity in the office and should be the something that more and more corporations take on board for their staff.
If your company hasn't taken on Pilates for their staff, then you could always suggest it to them. Alternatively, start at home with a Pilates DVD that will teach you all the moves that you need for boosted productivity, toned muscles and weight loss.
Once you start, you should notice some improvement within days - that is if you practise on a daily basis. It's easy to fit into your day by rising a few minutes earlier. I usually start my day with an early walk for 20 minutes and then 20 minutes of Pilates. It sets me up in a good mood and I'm far more effective than I would be otherwise without Pilates.
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Thomon Wardle is an experienced practitioner of yoga and pilates exercises. His range of yoga DVDs are listed and available from his site http://www.getfitwithpilates.com where you can also download a free eBook worth £9.95
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