{"id":46840,"date":"2022-10-21T23:57:59","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T23:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=46840"},"modified":"2025-01-22T20:30:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T20:30:37","slug":"6-pilates-principles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Pilates Principles You Must Know To Get Started"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#Pilates_Principle_1_Breath\" >Pilates Principle 1: Breath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#Benefits_Of_Deep_Breath\" >Benefits Of Deep Breath<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#Reducing_Stress_And_Anxiety\" >Reducing Stress And Anxiety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#Improving_Circulation\" >Improving Circulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#Relieving_Pain\" >Relieving Pain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#Improving_Heart_Health\" >Improving Heart Health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#Pilates_Principle_2_Concentration\" >Pilates Principle 2: Concentration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#Pilates_Principle_3_Center\" >Pilates Principle 3: Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#Pilates_Principle_4_Control\" >Pilates Principle 4: Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#Pilates_Principle_5_Precision\" >Pilates Principle 5: Precision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#Pilates_Principle_6_Flow\" >Pilates Principle 6: Flow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#What_Is_The_Most_Important_Principle_In_Pilates\" >What Is The Most Important Principle In Pilates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#What_Are_Joseph_Pilates_3_Guiding_Principles\" >What Are Joseph Pilates 3 Guiding Principles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#What_Is_The_Best_Description_Of_The_Pilates_Principle_Of_Control\" >What Is The Best Description Of The Pilates Principle Of Control?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#What_Are_The_6_Basic_Principles_Of_Pilates\" >What Are The 6 Basic Principles Of Pilates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#What_Is_The_Difference_Between_Concentration_And_Precision\" >What Is The Difference Between Concentration And Precision?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#What_Is_The_Purpose_Of_Pilates\" >What Is The Purpose Of Pilates?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#Do_I_Need_To_Have_Good_Balance_To_Do_Pilates\" >Do I Need To Have Good Balance To Do Pilates?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-pilates-principles\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joseph Pilates was a man ahead of his time. He developed a system of exercises that emphasize the mind-body connection decades before it became popular. His ideas are at the core of what makes Pilates an effective workout for both body and mind. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, it wasn&#8217;t until the first modern book on Pilates was published that the six principles of the practice were codified.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The book titled &#8220;The Pilates Method of Physical and Mental Conditioning&#8221;, written by Philip Friedman and Gail Eisen in 1980, contained everything the two had learned from the disciples of Joseph Pilates himself (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/openlibrary.org\/books\/OL4733749M\/The_Pilates_method_of_physical_and_mental_conditioning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In it, they explain the six principles of Pilates as breath, concentration, center, control, precision and flow. Because of the manner in which they are explained, there is some debate in the Pilates community about the names and order of the principles.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, they are all important concepts which provide a foundation for understanding and practicing <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-pilates-good-for-weight-loss\/\">Pilates<\/a>. All of the classes you&#8217;ll attend will involve some, if not all, of these principles. Here&#8217;s an in-depth analysis of each one and the scientific research to back it up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Pilates_Principles\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/two-photos-collage-1920x1200-11.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pilates_Principle_1_Breath\"><\/span><strong>Pilates Principle 1: Breath<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Pilates, breath is used to deepen the connection between the mind and body. The goal is to achieve rhythmic breathing that is smooth and even. This means exhaling fully and inhaling deeply into the belly, rather than shallow chest breathing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The breath is used to initiate each movement in a Pilates exercise. The exhale is generally used to engage the deep abdominal muscles and help protect the spine. Inhaling is often used to release or lengthen the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Deep_Breath\"><\/span><strong>Benefits Of Deep Breath<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing deeply has numerous benefits for the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pilates-for-athletes\/\">body<\/a>, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reducing_Stress_And_Anxiety\"><\/span><strong>Reducing Stress And Anxiety<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research shows that deep breathing can help to lower the heart rate and blood pressure, which are both markers of stress (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5455070\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improving_Circulation\"><\/span><strong>Improving Circulation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep breathing helps to move oxygenated blood through the body and flush out toxins (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5455070\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relieving_Pain\"><\/span><strong>Relieving Pain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep breathing can help release tension in the muscles and reduce pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/51663018_The_Effect_of_Deep_and_Slow_Breathing_on_Pain_Perception_Autonomic_Activity_and_Mood_Processing-An_Experimental_Study\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improving_Heart_Health\"><\/span><strong>Improving Heart Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep breathing can help strengthen the cardiovascular system and improve heart health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5455070\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pilates-for-posture\/\"><i>Pilates For Posture: How It Works And The Best Exercises To Do<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/two-photos-collage-1920x1200-8-2.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pilates_Principle_2_Concentration\"><\/span><strong>Pilates Principle 2: Concentration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concentration is key in Pilates. All of your attention should be focused on the movement and the muscle group you are working. This helps to ensure that you are engaging the correct muscles and doing the exercises correctly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a Pilates move will require you to swirl your legs in the air whilst keeping your pelvis still and shoulders relaxed. In order to isolate the correct muscles and do the exercise correctly, you must create a mind-body connection and concentrate on the movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concentration also helps to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pilates-for-men\/\">prevent injury<\/a> as you are less likely to make mistakes if you are focusing on the movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current research on mindfulness backs the benefits of concentration in Pilates. Some notable benefits of mindfulness meditation, which requires a high level of concentration, includes stress reduction, blood pressure and pain management, and improved sleep quality (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/mindfulness\/meditation#:~:text=Researchers%20reviewed%20more%20than%20200,%2C%20pain%2C%20smoking%20and%20addiction.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pilates_Principle_3_Center\"><\/span><strong>Pilates Principle 3: Center<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The &#8220;center&#8221; refers to the deep abdominal muscles, known as the transverse abdominis (TVA). This muscle group comprises:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rectus abdominis, which runs down the front of the abdomen and works to flex the spine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The internal and external obliques, which are located on the sides of the abdomen and work to rotate and side bend the spine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transverse abdominis, which is a deep layer of muscle that runs horizontally across the abdomen and works to stabilize the spine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The TVA is sometimes referred to as the &#8220;corset muscle&#8221; because it acts like a corset, wrapping around the spine and waist to provide support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates exercises are designed to target the TVA muscles and help to strengthen and tone them. A strong TVA is important for maintaining a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pilates-basics\/\">healthy spine<\/a> and good posture (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4395677\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It also helps to flatten the stomach and give you a toned and slim waistline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting with your center (also referred to as core activation) is essential in Pilates. All of the exercises are designed to engage and strengthen the deep abdominal muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common misconception is that sucking in your stomach or bracing your abs is the same as activating your TVA. However, these are actually two different things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sucking in your stomach can actually make it harder to engage your TVA. And bracing your abs puts unnecessary stress on the spine. Over recruitment of the abs can also inhibit the movement of the diaphragm, which can lead to shallow breathing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep breathing is <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pilates-vs-yoga-for-weight-loss\/\">essential<\/a> for engaging the TVA muscles. When you inhale, the diaphragm contracts and moves downward. This action puts pressure on the stomach and forces the TVA muscles to contract, which helps to engage and strengthen them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re looking to simply pep up your fitness routine, jazz up your diet with mouth-watering low-calorie recipes or want to get your act together and significantly drop that number on your scale \u2013 BetterMe app has got you covered! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1416&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Pilates_Principles\">Improve your body<\/a> and revamp your life with us!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/collections\/jumpsuits?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Pilates_Principles\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ready-4-7.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pilates_Principle_4_Control\"><\/span><strong>Pilates Principle 4: Control<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joseph Pilates placed a strong emphasis on control. He believed that quality was more important than quantity when it came to exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates exercises are designed to be performed with control. This means moving slowly and with purpose, and using your muscles to control the movement rather than <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-pilates-help-you-lose-weight\/\">momentum<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing exercises with control helps to ensure that you are engaging the correct muscles and doing the exercises correctly. It also helps to prevent injury as there is less chance of making mistakes if you are moving slowly and with purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Years of inactivity, injury, illness, and pregnancy can make you feel that your body is out of control. Pilates can help you to regain control of your body and feel more confident in your movements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll learn efficient ways to move your body and how to use your muscles correctly. This will help you to move more easily and with less effort in your everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One important aspect of control is that it goes beyond the physical\u2014it also refers to the mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to exercise control, you need to be able to focus your attention and be in the moment. This is where concentration comes in (refer to Pilates principle 2). Over time, your brain will learn to better control your body and the way it moves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Stock-image-2.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pilates_Principle_5_Precision\"><\/span><strong>Pilates Principle 5: Precision<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Precision is another key principle of Pilates. It refers to performing the exercises with accurate form and alignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you first start doing Pilates, it is important to learn the correct technique for each exercise. This means paying attention to your body position and alignment, and making sure that you are moving in the right way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you become more familiar with the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pilates-for-back-pain\/\">exercises<\/a>, you will be able to do them with more precision. This means that you will be able to target the correct muscles and get the most out of each exercise. You&#8217;ll also be able to break bad habits and start to move more efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-pilates-workout\/\"><i>What Is Pilates Workout?<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pilates_Principle_6_Flow\"><\/span><strong>Pilates Principle 6: Flow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ultimate goal of Pilates is to move with ease and fluidity. This principle is known as flow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you first start doing Pilates, the exercises may feel a bit awkward and uncoordinated. This is normal! It takes time to learn the correct technique and to develop the muscle memory needed to perform the exercises smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flow is the result of practicing the exercises regularly and becoming more familiar with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you start to move with more ease, you&#8217;ll find that the exercises become more enjoyable and less like work. You may even start to feel like you&#8217;re dancing rather than <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pilates-exercises-for-beginners\/\">exercising<\/a>! Given that many of Joseph Pilates&#8217; early clients were ballet dancers, this is no coincidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing flow translates into everyday life as well. You&#8217;ll find that you move with more grace and ease, and that activities that once felt like a struggle (carrying groceries, climbing stairs, etc.) become much easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/products\/essential-kit?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Pilates_Principles\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/two-photos-collage-1920x1200-14.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are some frequently asked questions about Pilates principles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Most_Important_Principle_In_Pilates\"><\/span><strong>What Is The Most Important Principle In Pilates?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While all of the Pilates principles are important, breath is considered to be the most important. Joseph Pilates stressed the importance of breath throughout the exercises, and believed that it was the key to unlocking the full benefits of Pilates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Joseph_Pilates_3_Guiding_Principles\"><\/span><strong>What Are Joseph Pilates 3 Guiding Principles?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joseph Pilates based his work on 3 guiding principles: breath, whole body health, and whole body commitment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What this means is that he believed in the importance of using breath to control movement, and that Pilates should be used to improve overall health and well-being, not just physical fitness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Best_Description_Of_The_Pilates_Principle_Of_Control\"><\/span><strong>What Is The Best Description Of The Pilates Principle Of Control?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Control is the ability to move your body in a coordinated and controlled manner. This requires focus, concentration, and precision. Pilates can help you to develop better control over your body and the way it moves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_6_Basic_Principles_Of_Pilates\"><\/span><strong>What Are The 6 Basic Principles Of Pilates?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The six principles of Pilates are: breath, concentration, center, control, precision, and flow. These principles are all necessary in order to get the most out of your Pilates practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Difference_Between_Concentration_And_Precision\"><\/span><strong>What Is The Difference Between Concentration And Precision?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concentration refers to the ability to focus your attention and be in the moment. Precision refers to performing the exercises with accurate form and alignment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Purpose_Of_Pilates\"><\/span><strong>What Is The Purpose Of Pilates?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joseph Pilates designed his system of exercises to improve overall health and well-being. Today, Pilates is often used as a way to improve physical fitness, flexibility, and strength. However, the ultimate goal of Pilates is to move with ease and fluidity (flow).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Need_To_Have_Good_Balance_To_Do_Pilates\"><\/span><strong>Do I Need To Have Good Balance To Do Pilates?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While balance is helpful, it is not necessary. There are many modifications that can be made to exercises to make them easier or more challenging, depending on your level of balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you struggle to even flirt with the idea of giving up your favorite foods or working out till your legs give way \u2013 BetterMe app is here to breathe a fresh perspective into the way you view the weight loss process! 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