Obesity is caused by excessive consumption of calories and without doubt is linked to poor eating habits. Therefore, it can cause several dangerous diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, sleep apnea and stroke.
Follow our post today and understand how Pilates can help in the treatment of obesity. Enjoy your reading!
Pilates x Obesity
It’s very common for people with obesity to complain of body pain, especially in the knee joints, which support excess weight. Besides, postural changes also affect the spine.
And as obese people need to make an extra effort to do physical activities, Pilates has become a great ally for this group of people, as the method exercises don’t impact the joints, on the other hand, the technique prepares the body and relieves pain, making sure that the practitioner feels less discomfort during the execution and drastically reducing the risk of injuries.
The exercises have a wide variety and can be done slowly. The method adapts to the particularities of each client, adjusting the weight and repetitions of each exercise. They are usually performed on the floor, with resources such as the ball, elastic bands of different sizes and the weight of the body itself. As the students develop, the exercises become more advanced, always respecting the capacity and strength of each one.
Also, through breathing, stretching and muscle strengthening techniques, Pilates can bring benefits that are perceived from the first weeks, such as:
- The stiffening of the muscles;
- Joint stability;
- Prevention of injuries caused by bad posture;
- Decrease in bad cholesterol and triglycerides;
- Improved flexibility and mobility for everyday activities, such as walking, carrying weight;
- Combating depression;
- Improved quality of life;
- Stimulation of social integration.
There is no question! Although Pilates is not a high-impact and intense activity, the sessions have a good caloric expenditure, contributing to weight loss and the reduction of localized fat, besides improving physical conditioning and creating a greater well-being.
In fact, the well-being and the first results make practitioners motivated and continue with the practice, increasing self-esteem and the desire to take care of the body, leading a lighter and healthier life.
Don’t waste time! If you want to change your habits and improve your health, come to Kore Gallery. Our studio is prepared to serve all audiences and body types. Don’t forget that obesity needs to be treated so that future problems can be avoided. Take the first step to get rid of obesity!
