The years do not pass in vain. With them not only experience, but also certain discomforts that, little by little, are conditioning the body. The back painsome pull on the shoulder, and of course, that constant discomfort in the knees.
If you already suffer from them, the reality is that You can’t run a marathon nor spend three hours in the gym as if nothing. But of course, taking care of yourself does not imply resigning, because moving is still essential, only that you have to think about how.
In those cases, low impact exercises become the best option. Avoid joint wear Without giving up keeping the body active, and among them, one is taking the praise of physiotherapists and doctors equally. And no, it is not walking or swimming, but it is about pilates.
This is the exercise that improves strength, posture and relieves knee pain
He pilates Combine movement, muscle control and breathing. It is a discipline that does not need jumps or sudden efforts, but it does require attention, precision and perseverance. The result? Improves posture, strengthens the muscles surrounding the joints and Relieve chronic pain.
A systematic review published in Musculoskeletal Care Explain that practicing pilates regularly Reduces pain associated with knee osteoarthritisIt improves physical function and even has a positive impact on mood.
This is a practice with more than a century of route that has been able to adapt to different ages and physical conditions. It is not necessary to lie on the ground or have enormous flexibility. In fact, there is a modality called «Pilates in chair»Ideal for those who have reduced mobility.
Why pilates and not another exercise?
The best thing to practice Pilates is that it is complete and adjustable. Pilates works the entire body without demanding an impact About the joints. Reinforces the abdomen (key to protecting the lumbar area), improves body alignment, and strengthens buttocks, thighs, hips and back. All that impacts directly on the knees, downloading them with pressure.
Besides, helps improve balance and coordination. This, in advanced ages, means less risk of falls, something extremely important, since a fracture at 65 is not heals the same as 30.
The ideal is to start practicing it with the guidance of a professional, to evaluate the physical state and adapt the exercises to each case. Progression is part of the method.
An exercise that can improve the day to day
Practicing Pilates is today more accessible than ever. There are specialized studies in virtually all cities in Spain. There are also online classes that allow to follow the routine from home, groups designed for over 60 years and even programs that include it within health plans.
With two or three sessions per week the changes are already beginning to be noticed. It is not necessary to invest in expensive machines or have a perfect physical form to start. It is enough comfortable, some space and, above all, constancy.
