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Trilates triathlon training DVD developed by Chilali, which involves pilates and yoga specific exercises for swimming training, cycling training, and running training.
The Trilates programme is great for improving muscle imbalances, which can lead to injury/ reinjury due to poor muscle recruitment/ biomechanics. Often triathletes focus all of their attention on the training techniques for ideal swimming, running and cycling without ever looking at their own body types and their specific imbalances. Therefore, poor alignment, posture and muscle imbalances often lead to injury for many triathletes. Additionally, by improving on alignment, posture and muscle recruitment specific to triathlon technique, one can improve performance significantly.
To purchase the Trilates DVD, go to amazon.co.uk or amazon.com or email us direct.
Because of the changes in posture, weight and center of balance that occur during pregnancy, the expecting mum requires greater core stability. The core muscles are the transverse abdominus, pelvic floor, and multifidus all of which work together to create a stable center and torso. Pilates strengthens these core muscles by a series of exercises that can be performed on a mat or with specialised pilates machines.
As the pregnancy progresses, the core muscles become stressed and challenged due to the size and weight of the baby. This can be seen in many new mums who complain of back/ neck pain and the weak abdominals that seem to be impossible to flatten. Therefore, it is important to strengthen and retrain these areas during pregnancy and after.
Pilates also focuses on good posture and body awareness. This is important for breastfeeding and lifting and handling the newborn to avoid the new mum developing neck and shoulder injury due to poor posture and body mechanics.
Chilali antenatal pilates classes and private sessions on the pilates machines are offered in Verbier. Private antenatal sessions are also available at your home. Great for those with other children !
We also offer antenatal massage and private antenatal yoga sessions at Chilali.
Uncategorized | Guy | 
November 8, 2010 8:32 pm | 
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