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The Benefits of Pilates |
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To improve, gain strength and prevent overuse injuries, triathletes must achieve optimal biomechanics to perform well in each discipline. Imbalances in flexibility, strength, and agility can result in inefficient movement patterns, loss of efficiency, and injury. Pilates is an excellent low-impact method for improving balance by optimising postural positioning, core strength, flexibility, and stabilisation. The extremities can function optimally when the core is strong and in a good position. The essence of Pilates is positional control and movement precision.
Triathlon training can place a variety of stresses on your body, requiring maximum efficiency in motion. Pilates allows you to improve your body awareness, functional strength, and flexibility by focusing on the stabilisers in your core, shoulders, and hips. Any athlete's ability to differentiate movement can have a significant impact on energy conservation. The faster one moves; the more energy one can improve on their personal best.
One of the most important areas for any triathlete to concentrate on is the hip joint, which is used in all three disciplines, most notably the bike and run. Triathletes typically train the hip's primary muscles (flexors/extensors). The supporting hip muscles (abductors, adductors, and rotators) that aid the larger primary movers are frequently overlooked. Imbalances in these supporting muscles, such as tightness, weakness, and poor coordination, limit the effectiveness of the larger muscle groups (which are usually at the root of all your injuries! Am I close??).
A triathlete with good hip musculature flexibility can save minutes on the bike leg and help avoid injury, whereas a triathlete poor flexibility can cause minor to serious issues.
If you're tired of the same old injuries or want to improve your overall performance, please reach out to any of the coaches for advice on how to get started with Pilates (or other strength workouts). Or simply book an appointment with Jordan from Lakeside Physio for movement analysis and strength assessment screening. You won’t regret it! Details below.
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