German born Joseph Pilates believed that mental and physical health were interconnected and hence developed a physical fitness system called “Contrology” in the early 20th century which was later named after him. Pilates first gained recognition among injured dancers, actors and choreographers and later on became more popular in the field of fitness, applied sports and physiotherapy.
Pilates is a precise non-aerobic method that intelligently focuses on mind-body conditioning and has a unique approach on exercising which imparts more toned and leaner body .It incorporates techniques using both physical as well as mental elements focusing more on the core , in particular the abdominal ,gluteal and paraspinal muscles. With the increase in both flexibility and strengthening of the muscles through controlled body movements either done on mat or equipment like reformers, Pilates is known to improve both mental as well as physical health.
Pole fitness is a form of dance that provides cardio, strength training, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility by involving the muscles of the entire body and its constant movement. It can be described as an amalgamation of both dance and acrobatics done on a vertical pole which imbibes a very positive body image in the participant.
By repeatedly lifting our own body weight for extended periods of time while climbing up a vertical pole with no foot-holds helps in immediate gain of strength and flexibility. Also the chances of muscle injury in this particular fitness form is minimal. This kind of medium-intense full-body workout leads to a more sustainable weight loss over a long period of time.
A therapeutic extension to Yoga, Aerial Yoga combines traditional poses with aerial art. Performed with the help of silk fabrics suspended from a ceiling, it helps you achieve exceptional flexibility, balance, strength and improved mental health.
Functional training involves better-at-life form of exercises that help you thrive better in day to day life and sports by improving the strength, stability and mobility of the body. The exercises are done with a purpose which translates in to achieving a certain fitness goal.
In our daily life, we perform wide range of activities like jogging, running, walking, sprinting, jumping, lifting, pushing, lunging etc. Functional training provides us with the endurance, mobility, power, strength, flexibility and agility to perform these activities better .It not only improves the force-producing capacity of the muscle or group of muscles but also enhances the co-ordination between the neuromuscular system.