If you are looking to make gains towards achieving a new body shape, health and fitness goals, an elite 2nd Generation Pilates instructor in London is a great place to start.
From the latest Pilates exercise research, we know that major fitness and health benefits are recorded when we exercise smart and consistent. This is why clients enroll in a 12 week, 121 Pilates training programme.
Not only are these attributes related to achieving great muscle definition, a toned body, 6-pack, a new body shape, and improved fitness, but can also improve many factors regarding your overall health, such as increased energy, a tall correct posture, better sleep, optimum breathing, and stress management – calmer mind.
Fig 1. Jazz Alessi – Pilates personal training in London with one of his fashion model clients.
Both of these primary and secondary Pilates features will help you achieve more than you initially realised.
Read on to see how an elite 2nd Generation Pilates instructor in London will ensure your fitness and health goals are accomplished and why a 121 Pilates will help you to achieve more than you originally thought.
What is Pilates?
Pilates originated and developed around 1920-1950 by a German personal trainer named Joseph Hubertus Pilates.
His main teaching was initially called Contrology, meaning that flowing movements, perfect body coordination, balance, advanced whole body workouts, and core control exercises could be executed following the unique Pilates principles both in static and moving exercises.
The Contrology system (latter called Pilates) was refined and used to help rehabilitate British soldiers injured during WW2.
Joseph Pilates perfected Pilates as a mind-body exercise.
The injury rehabilitation system evolved, and then branched into a full-body workout designed to provide many recorded benefits like improvements in lower back pain, increased strength, muscle control, flexibility, core stability, better breathing and achieving a correct posture [14].
Fig 2. Some of the Pilates benefits observed are toned muscle, perfect abs and tight core, aligned posture, perfect body coordination and increased strength.
Pilates is now used by millions of people world-wide, and there are tens of thousands of 3rd generation instructors trained in Pilates exercise.
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Therefore, not many could have qualified to teach the authentic Pilates Exercises as the qualification costs included extensive travelling, hotels and living and taking time out, while heavily investing in unique knowledge, and extra expertise.
To achieve this level of expertise is not easy but, this is exactly what Jazz Alessi did.
Jazz trained one to one with Joseph Pilates first student trained as a Pilates teacher, Mr Lawrence Hayward, and become a 2nd generation Pilates teacher.
In contrast with the 3rd generation, the 2nd generation of the Authentic Pilates instructors are far fewer in London and in the UK.
There are less than 20 Pilates teachers in the whole UK like Jazz Alessi an elite 2nd generation personal training instructor teaching the Authentic Pilates Method benefits to his private clients living in London.
Fig 3. Joseph Pilates trained Lawrence Hayward. Lawrence trained Jazz Alessi. Jazz is a 2nd generation Pilates teacher.
Being a 2nd generation Pilates instructor means that these rare Pilates secrets and knowledge were passed down almost directly from Joseph Pilates himself, and the Pilates technique was preserved.
Here, it isn’t watered down by gyms and 3rd generation Pilates teachers and studios.
The private clients benefit directly from the effective authentic Pilates method, – as taught by Joseph Hubertus Pilates himself.
Why should I do Pilates?
Pilates provides several benefits to the human body. First, let’s look at the physical changes that occur when a 12 week Pilates program is seriously studied.
A key benefit, especially to those new to fitness, is an overall body transformation.
A toned, fit, and lean body will follow regular Pilates practice, as muscles are engaged and the metabolism increases, and this positively encourages weight loss [8].
You become more flexible, and muscles are also utilised to properly support and align the body, increasing your body’s strength, endurance, balance, and stability.
As the body aligns, inflammation and pain are reduced because the body is properly supported, muscles are firing properly, and the nerves have more space and are not compressed.
Customised Pilates exercises are frequently used for the rehabilitation of joints such as the neck, shoulder, lower back and spine, hips, knees, and ankles by improving range of motion and joint flexibility [13].
An elite 2nd generation Pilates personal trainer in London will help you successfully achieve all these physical goals.
There are many other secondary benefits of Pilates that make it an even more appealing exercise option.
Improvement in breathing patterns can be noticed when postural changes are made, because of less pressure on the lungs and chest cavity [4,6].
Through the same mechanism, digestive health can improve because of less restrictions on the stomach and intestines from poor posture.
Fig 4. Women and man moving through Pilates exercises – increasing spine flexibility and upper body mobility.
One study examined women’s hormonal levels through menopause and found that women who practiced Pilates had less severe side effects as hormones fluctuated [5].
Additionally, endurance and energy levels increase because the body’s oxygen utilization system can run more efficiently.
Pilates will help you achieve correct posture
When you start to have back pain, you may notice that the shoulders also start to slump into the anterior position thus the loose muscles in the back are unable to support the structural system, causing compression of the rib cage and digestive system.
Fig 5. One to one Pilates exercises are very effective in back rehabilitation addressing back pains.
Poor posture also causes the tightening of tendons, ligaments, and muscles of the anterior structures, which further over activates the flexors muscles, reduces flexibility, and range of motion [1].
The body is unable to function in an ideal manner with these physical limitations, and these ailments are becoming too common as the number of sedentary desk jobs increases in today’s modern world [12].
Pilates exercise works to align and strengthen the muscles of the core and through consistent practice your flexibility and body balance will return to optimum level thus you will be able to perform exercises which you thought you will never be able to perform them.
Fig 6. Jazz Alessi after successfully completing his Pilates spine rehabilitation demonstrating The Bridge.
As these muscles are activated and utilized throughout the Pilates movements, they become stronger and more supportive to the body’s structure.
The main muscles include the erector spinae, latissimus dorsi, rectus abdominis, obliques, and the transverse abdominis [10] but there is much more.
Customised Pilates exercises will correct posture allowing proper spacing between the spine vertebrae.
121 Pilates will be reactivating muscles that were once shut down, correcting muscle activation for specific exercises to eliminate body segments compensations, and successfully promoting proper alignment and movement through every-day life activities.
Impress your audience with the life changing outcomes of good, strong posture
Standing tall, shoulders back, and head lifted is one of the most confident poses a human can strike.
Pilates creates this exact image, when it is done properly.
Fig 7. Pilates correct posture and a 12 week programme will increase your confidence and boost your business focus.
Strong and confident body language ensues a huge list of benefits, both physically and mentally.
It has been proven that even holding this position for as little as three minutes a day can change the way you feel, allowing you to be more authoritative and direct [7].
A confidence boost will improve your relationships, sex life, and self-esteem, and can also thwart and prevent stress, anxiety and depression [3].
To experience these powerful psychological results, get information about a customised 12 week of 121 Pilates training package.
This will help you tone up your body, increase flexibility and strength, transform your physique, get on track mentally, and achieve more goals than you originally planned.
Have a fitness goal in your mind? Pilates helps you accomplish it faster!
Because there are so many facets in the Pilates training fitness spectrum, nearly any fitness goal can be accomplished through a customised program.
Fig 8. Pilates exercises are versatile and 121 Pilates in London will help you reach your health goals faster.
Pilates exercises help increase endurance by activating type I muscle fibers (also called slow twitch muscle fibers, which are good for endurance, as they are resistant to fatigue) by increasing flexibility and building lean muscle mass.
Weight lifting or other strength gains can also be observed when specific exercises are used to stimulate type II muscle fibers (also called fast twitch muscle fibers, which fatigue faster but assist with powerful bursts of energy, such as sprinting or a one rep max).
Athletes will gain better muscle control, allowing them to improve their sport-specific skill set.
Those looking to lose weight and improve muscle definition, flexibility, strength and self-esteem will see fantastic visual results with dedicated work by obtaining a 121 Pilates training package.
Pilates exercises will assist with physical limitations caused by diseases, illness, and other acute accidents, like strokes and ischemic events.
Multiple Sclerosis, cancer, and cerebral palsy patients have noticed quality of life benefits that have made recovery and every-day activities easier [11].
Patients who have experienced a stroke may suffer from loss of function unilaterally, and Pilates can help increase balance, body coordination, body function, and utilization of these muscles [9].
Because Pilates exercises support correct posture and provide overall efficiency to the bodily systems in a controlled environment and safe manner, patients with diseases and illnesses can improve their fitness, health, and stamina for lower back pain, disease recovery, or daily living.
Avoid lower back, shoulder and other Injuries by practicing Pilates
Another positive attribute of supervised Pilates training is seen in the great reduction for a chance of injury.
Because Pilates exercises are focused on muscle control and muscle activation, stress loads are reduced from joints, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage and the whole body.
Fig 9. Pilates exercises increase dormant muscle activation and reduce the stress load and pain levels in your joints, tendons and ligaments.
Pilates training is both very effective and safe. Not only are injury chances minimized, but the 121 Pilates training services helps you prevent future injuries.
Improved balance and coordination can help even the elderly population, by eliminating unfortunate accidents for fall risk patients [2].
When the muscles become educated through Pilates workouts, they are able to retain that information, by stimulating muscle memory, to eradicate joint stress and tension – very beneficial if you are stressed or work in an office.
Build strength and endurance the right way
If you’re thinking of starting a new workout regimen to train your body in the best way possible, you won’t find a more solid beginning than with a 121 Pilates training package.
Because exercise form and technique are so critically analysed, you are guaranteed to perform exercises in the most efficient way.
Fig 10. Jazz Alessi in training with Joseph Pilates first student teacher, – Mr Lawrence Hayward.
Proper movement mechanics enable you to notice changes outside of time with the trainer because of improved muscle memory, such as better posture, better body oxygenation, increased energy, improved mood, and much better mental focus.
As your body begins to use the appropriate muscles for specific activities and you start to de-stress, your entire functional system becomes more efficient.
To Conclude
Pilates is a phenomenal workout regimen that will improve your:
- muscle definition
- muscle tone
- flexibility
- strength
- your 6-pack
- body functions in several systems throughout your body.
Weight loss, muscle toning, and postural improvements are other key physical modifications that will be seen with a 12 week, consistent 121 Pilates program.
And many extra positive changes, such as:
- increased energy levels
- a more de-stressed body
- improved mood and mental focus
- better sleep patterns
- optimum breathing patterns
- a more efficiently running digestive system is also commonly observed.
As an elite Pilates personal trainer in London also trained as a 2nd Generation Pilates teacher I will help you achieve these results so, you can start to notice these changes in yourself, beginning with a smartly customised 121 Pilates training package designed for your unique fitness challenges and health goals.
Fig 11. Jazz Alessi training outdoor his client in London using BOSU and a Pilates exercise addaptation.
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- Barker AL, Talevski J, Bohensky MA, et al. Feasibility of Pilates exercise to decrease falls risk: a pilot randomized controlled trial in community-dwelling older people. . 2016 Oct;30(10):984-996.
- Halis F, Yildirim P, Kocaaslan R, et al. Pilates for Better Sex: Changes in Sexual Functioning in Healthy Turkish Women After Pilates Exercise. J Sex Marital Ther. 2016 May 18;42(4):302-8.
- Kim, ST. Lee, JH. The effects of Pilates breathing trainings on trunk muscle activation in healthy female subjects: a prospective study. J Phys Ther Sci. 2017 Feb;29(2):194-197
- Lee H, Caguicla JM, Park S, et al. Effects of 8-week Pilates exercise program on menopausal symptoms and lumbar strength and flexibility in postmenopausal women. J Exerc Rehabil. 2016 Jun 30;12(3):247-51
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- Roy, SY. Effect of a 16-week Pilates exercise program on the ego resiliency and depression in elderly women. J Exerc Rehabil. 2016 Oct 31;12(5):494-498.
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- Shae, S. Feasibility and outcomes of a classical Pilates program on lower extremity strength, posture, balance, gait, and quality of life in someone with impairments due to a stroke. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2014 Jul;18(3):332-60.
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