Concentration and Control - Answer The movement starts by stimulation of the motor
areas of the brain.
Centering - Answer Stabilization of the torso is the key motivation and centers on all
Pilates-based movement.
Breath - Answer the breath initiates the movement rather than the movement initiating
the breath. The method focuses on a full diaphragmatic inhale followed by the forcing
out of air through the mouth.
Precision and Flow-Answer Pilates-based exercises are centered on precision of the
movement. Favor quality of movement versus quantity of repetitions. Proper execution
will ensure full benefits of the exercise including smooth transitions from one position to
the next.
Stamina - Answer To improve endurance, core improvement and using mental strength
to resist fatigue is required for improved performance.
Integration - Answer body awareness and efficiency of movement creating a strong
stable torso, plus rebalancing the rest of the body.
Strength and Stabilization - Answer Working the deep muscles are the stabilizers and
the focus of Pilates-based exercises.
Flexibility and Range of Motion (ROM) - Answer Flexibility training improves joint
mobility. Exercises are performed with control and free of momentum. Proper alignment
is sacrificed for ROM, since each individual's body type is unique in terms of strength
and flexibility.
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