Pilates And Hooping For Lower Back Exercise Program

“I am looking for an exercise program that is fun, but works to keep my back strong.” Although both Pilates and hoola hooping have been around for some time, let me tell you why these exercise programs are great for lower back and general exercise programs.

When performing Pilates exercises, it is important to perform them using the principles of movement. These principles includes breathing, body alignment, activating your core, elongation of the spine, spine articulation (spine moving wave-like), and integrating movement. Just by hoola hooping, all these principles get incorporated.

Both Pilates and hoola hooping focuses on movement. In particular, correct body movement. When performing both these methods, you learn to improve your body awareness. You learn to ‘feel’ where your body is in space. You also improve body posture. As you lengthen your spine, you align your body better. Also, you tap into your core muscles. This is important to stabilize your spine for safe movement. You also increase your body balance and symmetry on your left and right side. Finally, you lose weight because it is fun and you keep moving and burning calories.

It is ideal to have an exercise program that your are motivated to do and have fun doing. Both Pilates and hoola hooping help release endorphins to give you a euphoric feeling. You no longer have to dread exercising, but look forward to your workout time.

Jodi Jainchill PT, CFMT

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