When we think of the core muscles, we immediately think of the abdominals. However, our core is made up of so much more than that! Our core includes the muscles of the abdominals, low back, pelvic, and glutes. Today, I want to share with you how to improve your health by strengthening your core muscles.
Core muscles as a whole help to stabilize your body, improve your posture, and allow your skeletal structure to move properly. When any of the core muscles become weak, or do not fire, the body experiences instability that can make our movement patterns unbalanced. As a result, compensation and injury can occur, most commonly in the back and neck muscles. Sometimes, this can lead to poor posture, fatigue, and/or pain.
With Pilates, of course! However, if you are experiencing pain, it is important to seek assistance from a trained professional to determine where the pain is rooted and what is causing it. They will also determine which of your muscles must be strengthened in order to correct the pain / weakness. Furthermore, strengthening the weak muscles this will help to avoid future injury.
Whether you are feeling pain in your back, neck, shoulders, legs, or overall muscle tightness, Pilates can help strengthen your core to relieve your pain. With Pilates, you will correct posture, movement, and strengthen areas of your body that may be causing your pain, while also lengthening and stretching them at the same time. Pilates is designed to be catered to the body with guidance instructed by trained professional. Pilates is essentially a treatment plan of individualized exercises aimed toward specific needs.
Here are a few tips for how you can begin to improve your health with Pilates on your own:
If you tried my 3 Ways to Improve Your Health by Strengthening Your Core, tell me how they went! Did you notice a difference? I would love to hear from you!
Your Friend & Pilates Expert,
Kayla Brugger
Founder of PILATESBODY by Kayla
Founder of PILATESBODY On-Demand
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Hi, I'm Kayla Brugger. Certified Pilates Instructor & Minnesota Mama of 2.
