Humans are constantly moving.
Each of us has a unique way to move the body in space. Movement, in this case, does not refer to exercise but the movement of the body throughout the day.
A movement is characterized as “functional” when we use the appropriate muscles and joints and there is no restriction or pain. An important part of health and wellness is being able to move effectively in both sports and fitness as well as in our daily activities without facing problems.
Many people believe that the body “works” well on its own. This, however, is not the case. From the moment we are born, we develop both stronger and weaker muscles. If we do not exercise, some of these muscles become weaker. In a case of accident or an injury, the body may also develop in an unbalanced way.
If we constantly have poor posture and poor body mechanics, our joints do not have enough space for optimal bone movement and the protagonist muscles that trigger the movement are not activated. The result is imbalances and restrictions. Problems arise when our bodies “accept” the wrong movement as correct.
Functional movement works the body as a whole, a full system of levers and pulleys. If we learn to move effectively with proper posture and activate the right muscles, then we are in the right path of “healthy movement”.
If you feel pain somewhere in the body, then it is very likely that one of the functional systems is “damaged”. However, there is always a solution.
One of them is exercise and specifically pilates.
Pilates was founded by Joseph Pilates as a series of exercises for better posture, coordination, strength, flexibility and balance. Nowadays Pilates may have taken a completely different turn as one of the most popular types of exercise. However, the method is still used as a means of restoring the body and learning motor habits that will restore functional movement in the body.
Giota Florou (source: www. centerworks.com)
Toned and tight body: How to achieve it
Chances are that, at some point, you wanted to tighten a part of your body that is mostly made of fat.
But the question is, can fat really be tightened?
And what does really “tightening” mean?
Well, tightening is losing fat from a certain body point and increasing muscle mass. So, in reality, fat does not tighten.
So what is the goal here? To grow more muscle mass.
How to achieve it
Start walking more! Or better yet, add aerobic exercise to your program. You can do cycling, running, swimming or functional training.
Do resistance training to build muscle tissue. And no, you’re not going to wake up one sunny morning and see yourself in the mirror as a… bodybuilder. More muscle mass will help your body look more beautiful and be more functional!
There are various websites to help you find out approximately how many calories you burn throughout the day. Whatever result the site displays, it’s safe to say that it’s not an accurate measurement, but it’s close enough to give you an idea!
Click here to find out your calorie needs
4. Caloric Deficit
Basically, you should get your body to use fat as fuel. So, aim to consume fewer calories than your body needs to sustain itself. That means 5 to 15% less calories.
In strength training, aim to do 80% of your normal reps. For example, if you can perform 12 reps with a specific amount of weights, then go for 10. Don’t push your limits!
Pick your own pace during aerobic exercise. You will Improve your endurance and enjoy the process at the same time.
The same applies to caloric deficit. If you go more than -20%, then you are at risk of harming your health.
Safety first!
Ariana Davila
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