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Pilates give great results for men also

Pilates is one of the fastest growoing fitness prototypes the world has ever seen. It provides conditioning, flexibility, strength and mind-body awareness. Unfortunately, the repertoire of Pilates movements, although well suited to dancers, not always worked well as for men unless they are made special modifications.

Men especially find an increased risk of low back pain with Pilates. Men are often very tight in the back and hamstring problems due to poor postural and demonstrate upper body kyphosis (rounding of shoulders). The men may also be "plan supported" the meaning hamstrings, gluteals and another of lower back and pelvic muscles are tight and weaknesses that contribute to low back pain.

Here are some tips for men in choosing a Pilates class:

* Choose a class designed just for men.

* Choose a small class where individual attention is available.

* Highlighting the maintenance of a neutral column (normal curve), which is difficult for men, for reasons described above. Your instructor can make the changes as put a towel under the lower back.

* If you have rounded shoulders performing repetitive movements bending.

* If you have a flat back to back without a normal curvature your instructor can place a small towel in the middle of the back to provide awareness of what it sees as a neutral spine. Avoid movements like roll up.

* Do not go beyond what your core muscles can handle. Poor alignment or form are signs of weakness, muscle imbalance and fatigue. Always stop and correct technical failure instead continue only to finish a set.

The above are only some guidelines for men performing the art of Pilates. The men can win everything, from which women can Pilates caution, but must be taken when dealing with some specific exercises that put pressure on the men's lower back.

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