Pilates contributes to the reduction of muscle pain, stress and even helps in childbirth

Physical activity

Practice adds many benefits to health and well-being

Manaus (AM) — Pilates, an exercise method that aims to work on the connection between mind and body, as a unit, has become increasingly popular in Brazil and Manaus follows this national trend. According to Formula Academia’s physical education professional, Hércules Lima, the practice adds many benefits to health and well-being.

“We can highlight a significant improvement in posture, reduction of muscle and joint pain and physical fatigue. In Formula, we have Mat Pilates, during which we use mats, balls, mats and sticks”,

explained the teacher.

The main benefits of Pilates are to help with weight loss, relieve back pain, reduce stress and even help prepare for childbirth. Hércules Lima points out that, as an activity that works the whole body, Pilates contributes to several factors in the daily lives of those who practice it.

“The fact that it relieves the pain of everyday physical and mental fatigue and acts to reduce body pain, along with an improvement in breathing, automatically influences the quality of sleep. This is often reported, along with the easing of tensions,”

enumerate.

He says that many pregnant women seek to practice Pilates to prepare for childbirth. In Formula Academia, they are always present. “The exercises promote an interaction between body and mind, essential in this period. Doctors have also indicated that the pelvic joints loosen up more, which relieves lumbar and pelvic pain, very common in pregnancy”, highlights Hércules Lima, emphasizing that studies prove the various benefits of physical activity, in a way general during pregnancy.

Pilates classes at Formula Academia take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 am, lasting 50 minutes. To find out more, just contact us by phone (92) 98450-7100, Instagram @formulapontanegra or at the reception of the unit, located at Shopping Ponta Negra.

*With advisory information

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