Pilates HotSpots™  Starting at $39.95

Pilates is a unique exercise program that was developed in the early 1920’s by their namesake,
Joseph Pilates. HotSpots™ Pilates Exercise floor spots recreates 12 of these original exercises
so your students can begin to learn and benefit from this excellent form of exercise. With
traditional bodybuilding using weights, muscle fiber is first torn then rebuilds itself to stimulate
muscle growth. Pilates takes a different approach by using techniques that stretch and lengthen
muscle tissue to create longer and leaner looking muscle shapes. In addition to this, a Pilate’s
program keeps muscles stretched and conditioned, which has the added benefit of maintaining
the body’s ability to be prepared against common everyday injuries caused by over-exertion.

Keep your whole class moving, learning, and building strength at each stop of this fun, action-
packed circuit. Great for developing strength, flexibility, social skills, and more. Sets include 12
unique spots, each one detailing a specific exercise, covering a full range of upper- and lower-
body exercises, plus an activity instruction sheet. Heavy-duty thermoplastic spots measure 8-1/2"
dia.

Safety Precautions

1.        Pilates should always be practiced on a Pilates or Yoga style exercise mat.
2.        Practice these exercises slowly and with controlled movement. Muscles should be relaxed
and not tense when practicing Pilates movements. Tense muscle defeats the purpose of Pilates.
3.        Never push your body past the point where the exercises become uncomfortable.

Exercise Guidelines

The following are a few helpful principals and techniques to follow when introducing Pilates to your
students. Many variations of Pilates exercise techniques have been developed over the past 75
years. Additional information on  the subject of Pilates can be found in numerous books, videos
and articles as well as online.

1.        Students should first study the exercises before attempting to perform them.
2.        Pilates relies less on "going for the burn" and more on gradual, precise muscle movement.
3.        Proper breathing techniques are important. Inhale at the beginning of the exercise and
exhale throughout the completion of the exercise.
4.        The Pilates method may be challenging at first, but soon students will begin to feel a
difference in posture and muscle tone.
5.        The regular practice of Pilates exercises will systematically strengthen all the muscle
groups in your body.
6.        Pilates teaches the importance of building core strength. Because abdominal muscles are
often neglected, creating a strong core is a great foundation for safe, strong movement.
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