Pilates Students' Manual

What is the Core?

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Jun 26, 2020
Dive into the fascinating world of the core and discover its crucial role in Pilates. Learn about the deep muscles that provide stability and enhance your movement. Strengthening your core isn't just about fitness; it impacts your overall well-being and emotional health. Explore how Pilates can serve as a tool for healing and personal growth, turning each session into an empowering experience. Get ready to redefine your understanding of what it means to have a strong core!
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INSIGHT

Pilates Powerhouse Defined

  • Joseph Pilates defined the deep core as the "powerhouse": abdomen, low back, and pelvis that act as the body's physical center.
  • When these muscles engage properly they stabilize the torso and enable efficient limb movement.
INSIGHT

Canister Of Core Muscles

  • The deep core canister includes diaphragm, transverse abdominis, pelvic floor, multifidus, and some internal oblique fibers.
  • These muscles co-contract to create internal stability and protect the spine during limb movement.
ADVICE

Breathe To Activate The Core

  • Practice diaphragmatic breathing to feel the diaphragm drop and support inhalation effectively.
  • Exhale fully and imagine a drawstring between your ASIS points to recruit transverse abdominis and feel a low-belly draw-in.
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