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Tuesday 4 June 2013

Appropriate Clothes For Pilates


By Angela Winter


Wearing the right clothes when practicing any form of exercise is significant because it will enhance the effect of the exercise one is doing. A lot of people neglect wearing the right clothes when doing exercise but wearing the right clothing also affects the way an individual performs the exercise. Pilates is one of the many forms of exercise available for anyone to do. Wearing appropriate clothing when doing Pilates will help the person practicing it be more comfortable and at ease when doing the exercise.

One form of exercise that is easier to do compared to the other kinds of exercise is Pilates. One benefit that a person gets from doing Pilates is mind relaxation. picking the right of clothes when doing Pilates helps to achieve the benefit of mind relaxation.

What are the factors to consider in choosing the clothes when doing Pilates?

-It is important to wear clothes that are comfortable when doing an exercise like Pilates to be sure that you can focus more in doing the exercise. Wearing clothes that are uncomfortable will make you preoccupied on the uneasiness that you are feeling thus there is lesser chance for you to do the exercise properly.

-Wear clothes that will not only absorb sweat but also those that are made up of fabric that pulls away the sweat from the body and maximizes evaporation of sweat thus not retaining heat to the body. Wearing this kind of fabric when doing Pilates will be helpful to achieve comfort in doing the exercise.

-Wear clothes of the right size and fit. Clothes that are small or big for you affects the way you perform the exercise because you will not be very comfortable when doing the exercise wearing clothes that is not right for your size.

-Pick out your Pilates clothing according to the weather condition. During summer and hot weather, wear exercise clothing that optimizes ventilation and lets your skin breath. During cold weather, choose your Pilates clothing that will protect you from the cold weather. Wearing something that protects your head and ear may be necessary when exercising during cold weather. Whatever the weather is, it is important to wear something that maximizes ventilation, allows your skin to breathe and pulls the sweat away from your body.

-Clothes that properly support your body especially when doing exercises is always recommended to be worn. These kind of clothes helps the body to avoid unnecessary movements of your body parts. A sports bra is an example of this kind of clothes and helps to control your breasts from swinging and bouncing uncontrollably that will hinder you to perform the exercise properly.

-Wear clothes that are light and that hug the body. Same with any other exercise, Pilates exercise is composed of a lot of body movements, bending and stretching, hence, wearing light clothes will aid in you performing the exercise appropriately. Also wearing clothes that hug the body prevent parts of the clothes to flap and swing around while you are doing the exercise and may distract you during your exercise routine.

Choosing the right clothes is very important in order to maximize the benefits that you can get in doing Pilates exercises. But there are also other things that one should consider in order to be able to do the exercise appropriately and in comfort and this includes the mat that you will utilize in doing Pilates, water bottle that will contain enough amount of water to hydrate you and the place where you will do your Pilates exercise. Considering this things will not only promote comfort when you are doing the exercises but will also aid to maximize your level of performance in doing the exercise routines.




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