Isometrics for Pilates
Use-cases
Muscle Endurance
Pilates emphasizes body awareness and precision. Isometric exercises, which involve holding a muscle contraction without movement, help improve the mind-muscle connection, making practitioners more aware of how their muscles engage during Pilates exercises. This heightened awareness translates into more controlled, intentional movements.
Joint Health
Many Pilates exercises focus on alignment and joint health, which isometric training supports by strengthening the muscles around joints. This stability is especially beneficial for joint-heavy Pilates movements like leg circles, as it provides extra support and reduces the likelihood of injury.
Breathing Control
Both Pilates and isometric exercises emphasize breathing control. Practicing isometric holds while focusing on steady breathing improves overall breath control, enhancing a key Pilates principle and helping practitioners stay centered and focused during routines.
Stabilizer Muscles
Both isometric training and Pilates engage stabilizer muscles, especially in the core, hips, and shoulders. Strengthening these stabilizers improves balance and stability in Pilates, enabling better posture and reducing strain on larger muscle groups during complex exercises like the “Teaser” or “Hundred.”
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