What are the 6 basic elements of an effective Pilates bands workout?
1. Proper breathing – This is the one of the most important thing to get right while practising Pilates, especially when using a Pilates band. Incorrect breathing means that you are not doing your exercise correctly. 2. Centered movements – Every movement should originate from your core (your abs, hip flexors, buttocks and lower back muscles) 3. Proper Control – Proper muscle control should be made. You should make sure not to jerk your muscles, but to control it. 4. Precision – Your movements should be made to almost perfection. So practice, practice, practice. 5. Flow and efficiency – Your movements should flow one after the other – one movement fluently following the next. 6. Intense Concentration – There should be an intense focus on your Pilates band exercise, and each move should be done with concentration on the specific movement. Let’s get down to business: Now that the basic Pilates principals are fresh in your mind, let’s look at a great tool you can use to enhance your Pilat