Piloxing: pilates and boxing
Pilates It is a kind of special exercise, which although it is true that in recent years has become very fashionable in our country, it is originally a series of exercises designed by Joseph Hubertus Pilates at the beginning of the 20th century.
Its objective is clear: the development of the internal musculature of our body, the own body posture and the balance of the person in itself. In fact, among the benefits of pilates, we can highlight the improvement of back pain, correction of body posture, reduction of lumbar and cervical pain, increased flexibility of both muscles and ligaments, and strengthening of the musculature (but without increasing its volume).
However, in recent years the exercises of pilates they have evolved to the point of developing an exercise program that combines the best of pilates and boxing, which has been baptized with the name of piloxing.
What is piloxing and what is it?
As its own name could indicate, piloxing consists of the combination of pilates and boxing exercises, which allows mixing aerobic exercises with other types of exercises that seek to enhance and work the muscles and the flexibility of our body.
One of the main advantages of piloxing is that it can be done at home, since it is only necessary to know the exercises well, to have a mat and special gloves.
It was created by the Swedish Viveca Jensen in Beverly Hills (United States), when she was forced to withdraw from the ballet due to an injury, and was dedicated to train as an instructor in various sports.
Who can practice piloxing?
Piloxing is recommended for all those people who wish to improve both their physical capacity and their body image, and in turn want to know their own body.
Since it is possible to regulate both the intensity and the duration of the exercises, the physical condition of the person is not important, much less an impediment.
which are your main benefits?
- Useful for losing weight: mainly because it is an aerobic activity, so it helps to lose weight.
- Tones the muscles: above all the abdomen and buttocks.
- Reinforcement in body self-control: what allows to enjoy a greater and better balance when stabilizing the trunk.
- Improves circulation: by increasing the heart rate, favoring the circulation of oxygen by the body.
- Prevents muscle or skeletal pain: by strengthening the body.
- Improve physical endurance.
- Improves stress and anxiety: especially useful for stressed people and with anxiety.
What are the contraindications of piloxing?
Piloxing is not recommended in people with muscle or skeletal injuries. On the other hand, it is always advisable to consult the doctor when you have a cardiovascular disease.
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