The Fundamental Principles
The Pilates Fisios® method is based on six principles:
- Core stability and motor functionality
The Core consists of the lumbar spine, the pelvic girdle and the specific muscles that contribute to the maintenance of stability. Its “stability” is obtained through the synergistic work of the abdominal and lumbar region and ensures support to the whole body, minimal energy consumption and reduced incidence of back pain.
- Conscious breathing
A fluid and complete breathing is part of every exercise that thus becomes one with the movement, accompanies, supports and helps it to stabilize the center of gravity… “above all, learn to breathe correctly..” wrote Pilates. In addition, good breathing oxygenates the blood and improves circulation.
- Accuracy and Alignment.
A correct postural alignment during movement determines increased efficiency of the movement itself and corrects imbalances.
- Concentration.
It means the ability to focus on all parts of the body to control its position during the movement. It helps the inner dialogue within the body (proprioceptive sensations) and helps improve performance through the perception of every details.
- Motor control with metacognitive approach.
A good control of the body protects from trauma and injury. Control should be practiced and developed gradually; first by performing simple exercises in which you are able to maintain a proper postural alignment and a good stabilization, and then by expanding the range to more challenging movements. Accelerating in the learning phase of the motor control would only mean to use compensation and to get trauma and pain.
- Fluidity and Coordination
They produce the clear sensation of ease and lightness during the performing of the movement when this has been completely internalized.