PILATES � AN EFFECTIVE  EXERCISE TOOL  & A SAFER, HEALTHIER, LOW-IMPACT WORKOUT FOR OBESE CHILDREN

S.BHARATHRAM

Volume : V, Issue : XI, November - 2016

PILATES � AN EFFECTIVE EXERCISE TOOL & A SAFER, HEALTHIER, LOW-IMPACT WORKOUT FOR OBESE CHILDREN

S. Bharathram

Abstract :

Childhood obesity and its consequences have been attracting more attention in the medical field because of the increasing prevalence worldwide and the long-term effects of childhood obesity in adults. Concerned parents are now looking at exercise programs for their children in an effort to keep them fit and set them up for a lifetime of good health. A rigorous exercise regimen, however, may not be beneficial for young children and could even be harmful. For these children, a safer, healthier, low-impact workout is needed such as Pilates. Improved posture and spinal alignment are realized as exercises increase the strength and flexibility. It promotes toned, sleek bodies and improves athletic performance. Pilates can help establish correct principles of movement that children will use for their entire lives, and also create balanced musculature that can alleviate pain and reduce the potential for injury now and as they continue to grow into adulthood