Fitness Pilates Newsletter 9th October

The Fitness Pilates Newsletter 9th October 
Good Morning

Fitness Pilates for Men – Men on Mats

I created the Fitness Pilates Men on Mats concept 15 years ago with Marvin. You may remember where we formulated a functional version of FP. and released MOM DVDS! 

Many FP’ers have run with this idea and have been running successful men-only classes, offering FP for sports teams and gaining a greater understanding of how to modify FP exercises for  the men who attend your mixed classes.
 

Jason and Kelly have updated FP MOM with more workshops and training and will be presenting an updated MOM at the Fitness Pilates Summit in November, which we are excited about.

Tips for Teaching FP MOM

Fitness Pilates can be modified to cater to the specific needs and preferences of men, considering their anatomical differences, fitness goals, and exercise preferences.
 

Focus on Strength: Integrate resistance bands, light dumbbells, or other resistance equipment to increase the challenge and emphasise muscle building during Pilates exercises.
 

Incorporate Mobility and Flexibility: Choose dynamic mobility exercises for the joints and flexibility exercises for key muscle groups.
 

Adapt for Athletic Performance Enhancement – If Teaching Sports Teams:Tailor exercises to mimic movements and demands relevant to specific sports or athletic activities to improve performance. For instance, include rotational movements for golfers or sprinting-related exercises for runners.
 

Adjust Reps and Sets: Modify the number of repetitions and sets to align with typical strength training practices.
 

Integrate Functional Movements: Include exercises that mimic daily functional movements to enhance overall functionality and carry over to daily activities.
 

Engage the Upper Body: Place a greater emphasis on exercises that engage the upper body.
 

Emphasise Flexibility for Improved Performance: Combine Pilates exercises with targeted stretching to enhance flexibility, which is essential for preventing injuries and improving overall performance in sports and other physical activities.
 

Vary the Intensity and Progression: Gradually increase the intensity of exercises and progress to more advanced Pilates movements to continuously challenge the body and encourage improvement in strength, stability, and flexibility.
 

Include Balance and Stability Challenges: Add stability challenges, such as using balance pads or stability balls, to improve balance and stability, which are crucial for athletic performance and injury prevention.

Let me know if you teach MOM.Have a fab Sunday and see you on this weeks trainings.

Love Rachel
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