Comments on: The TRUTH About Yoga and Pilates http://gymnasticscoaching.com/new/2007/11/the-truth-about-yoga-and-pilates/ tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports ... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:40:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kate http://gymnasticscoaching.com/new/2007/11/the-truth-about-yoga-and-pilates/comment-page-1/#comment-251766 Kate Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:36:02 +0000 http://gymnasticscoaching.com/?p=3045#comment-251766 I agree, all exercise systems have their merits, however athletes need to train specifically for their sport and the majority of the programme should reflect this. However, I also believe that Pilates principles especially, can be integrated into sport specific training for improved results, injury perevention/rehabilitation and mental focus. Perhaps learn and practise some of these aspects within regular training rather than try to devote time to seperate Pilates/yoga sessions. Having said that, if it helps the person reflect and take time out, why not have a special session? The most important factor here is what suits the individual, there is no 'one size fits all' approach that will work for every athlete! I agree, all exercise systems have their merits, however athletes need to train specifically for their sport and the majority of the programme should reflect this. However, I also believe that Pilates principles especially, can be integrated into sport specific training for improved results, injury perevention/rehabilitation and mental focus. Perhaps learn and practise some of these aspects within regular training rather than try to devote time to seperate Pilates/yoga sessions. Having said that, if it helps the person reflect and take time out, why not have a special session? The most important factor here is what suits the individual, there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach that will work for every athlete!

]]> By: Nik http://gymnasticscoaching.com/new/2007/11/the-truth-about-yoga-and-pilates/comment-page-1/#comment-229643 Nik Mon, 30 May 2011 06:01:31 +0000 http://gymnasticscoaching.com/?p=3045#comment-229643 To comment on this. As an acrobat/dancer, and ex gymnast I find that as I get older. Spending equal amount of time stretching (be it yoga or other), and doing pilates as I do other types of training has helped my body recover from long days, weeks, months of training, and I have never been injured, which I also attribute to my dedication to taking the time, though tedious at times, to stretch for an hour, and do pilates for an hour... I agree that pilates/yoga doesn't = everything you need as an athlete, but as a body maintenance tool you'll have much more energy, and much less off days where you can't find your rhythm as an athlete. To comment on this. As an acrobat/dancer, and ex gymnast I find that as I get older. Spending equal amount of time stretching (be it yoga or other), and doing pilates as I do other types of training has helped my body recover from long days, weeks, months of training, and I have never been injured, which I also attribute to my dedication to taking the time, though tedious at times, to stretch for an hour, and do pilates for an hour… I agree that pilates/yoga doesn’t = everything you need as an athlete, but as a body maintenance tool you’ll have much more energy, and much less off days where you can’t find your rhythm as an athlete.

]]> By: Len http://gymnasticscoaching.com/new/2007/11/the-truth-about-yoga-and-pilates/comment-page-1/#comment-59435 Len Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:34:34 +0000 http://gymnasticscoaching.com/?p=3045#comment-59435 Yoga Vs. Pilates a.k.a India Vs. Germany Yoga Vs. Pilates

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