Healthy life
Practice was ahead of national darlings such as running and bodybuilding
Posted on February 5, 2025 at 07:00
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Physical training that mixes activities such as yoga, gymnastics and martial arts, with benefits that promote not only the strengthening and rehabilitation of the body, but is still able to reduce stress. No wonder Pilates is on the rise in the fitness universe and, in 2024, was the most sought after physical activity by Brazilians.>
The data is from the Smrush platform. According to the survey, there were more than 117,000 research, surpassing other well-being practices, such as yoga and Reiki.>
Pilates was created by a German doctor named Joseph Pilates, with the aim of helping soldiers who suffered war injuries and rehabilitating them. But its numerous benefits became darling of millions of people around the world. Even anyone interested can play, regardless of their age, gender, weight, physical preparation and health situation.>
“All people, regardless of age, can practice. The only point of attention is that if you have any special condition, the professional who is guiding the activity should adjust the practice for the patient’s need,” said the physical education professional Senior of the Rehabilitation Center of Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Carla Giuliano de Sá Pinto Montenegro.>
According to the expert, the first step is to seek a qualified professional. “The tracking of the professional is critical to guide the correct execution of movements in order to avoid injuries, adjust the variables such as intensity, duration, interval according to the profile of the practitioner, ensuring safety and the achievement of results,” he explained.>
Because it is a priority activity of strengthening, Pilates should be performed at least twice a week. >
See some of the benefits:>
3. Help in breathing>
4. Improves flexibility>
5. Help in muscle strengthening>
7. Improves physical performance>
8. Prevents chronic diseases, such as diabetes>
9. Provides a sense of well-being>
10. Prevents emotional problems>
11. Increases the arrangement>
