Demonstration of adaptation of the Pilates method for water.
Pilates on the ground is directly connected with the use of their systems and resistors with the action of gravity.
Pilates in water a physical principle is added buoyancy.
Is demonstrated in this video adaptation of Pilates to the fluid medium in an attempt to convince the more orthodox method can indeed be used in water without losing its principles.
Pilates in the water combines the principles of traditional Pilates system:
Breathing - Control - Accuracy - Alignment - Concentration - Fluidity
with the physical principles of water:
Buoyancy - Inertia - Density - Float - Hydrostatic Pressure - Drag - Viscosity - Specific heat etc.
Many of the movements of Pilates is to develop an unstable environment and principles run through these movements that challenge and encourage the practitioner.
In Water, a naturally unstable environment this procedure is enhanced and the results achieved are bringing numerous benefits to practicing Pilates.
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