5 Tips to Make the Most of your Pilates Session
5 Tips to Make the Most of your Pilates Session Breathe. Why is your instructor so concerned about how and when you breathe during your session? Believe it or not, it's important and here's why. Pilates encourages Lateral breathing which emphasizes the lateral expansion of the rib cage while maintaining a consistent inward pull of the deep abdominal muscles during both inhalation and exhalation. A reason for using lateral breathing is to help maintain abdominal contraction while performing Pilates exercises during which keeping a stable core is important for successful performance and for protection of the body. Many exercises denote a specific breathing pattern. The breathing patterns help recruit specific muscles, keep you from holding your breath during a difficult exercise, and establish rhythm in session. Too much to think about? Then take away this: don't hold your breath and just breathe. Posture . Have you ever heard your Pilates...