Pilates Training for Athletes

Pilates Training for athletes has been a growing phenomenon over the last 10 years and is one of the best forms of conditioning a serious athlete can participate in. In conjunction with Sports Chiropractor, Dr. Wilson Park, we have developed protocols fitting each athlete's needs to their sport.

POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS FROM PILATES WORKOUTS INCLUDE:

• Improve runners' speed and endurance through core muscle development
• Enhance hand-eye coordination for agility sports such as baseball
• Increase balance for dancers and martial artists
• Pain relief and decreased recovery time from injuries to the back, shoulder and neck area
• Reduce muscle imbalance e.g. underdeveloped inner thigh muscles and overdeveloped outer thigh muscles

A Pilates workout helps to integrate the trunk, pelvis and shoulder girdle. Breathing is emphasized. With correct spinal and pelvic alignment and smooth flowing movement an athlete is allowed to access each part of his body individually thus becoming familiar with the functional mechanics necessary to be the best in his or her class.

With Pilates athletes can run faster, hit farther and jump higher all without pain and injury to themselves.

There are far more benefits than the few listed above. Contact Dr. Park (310) 869-0536 for personalized information on how Pilates training at our Pilates Gym can help you in your sport.