If your days involve lots of sitting, your back probably often feels stiff. You may be developing rounded shoulders or a hunched back. You may also be suffering lower back and hip pain. Prolonged sitting weakens the back and hip extensor muscles, causes compression on the lumbar vertebrae and the sacroiliac joints.
These Five Basic Principles provide the foundation of Pilates method and are key to performing the exercises safely and effectively. These principles will make you more aware of your ‘core’ and help you get better results from your workout.
You can start these exercises with a smaller range of movement and increase as your strength improves. First, find something sturdy you can lean on at waist-level, a kitchen counter or hand railing for instance. Always focus on quality; not quantity!
