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Gyrotonic®
Gyrotonic® is a totally new exercise
system, using Gyrokinetics as the basis to exercise
the musculature while mobilizing and articulating the joints, simultaneously
stretching and strengthening the body with minimal effort, while increasing
range of motion and developing coordination.
An exercise system created by Juliu Horvath, an ethnic Hungarian born in Romania. Horvath, who was trained as a ballet dancer, sought asylum in the United States in the 1960s and developed the Gyrotonic system there, after an injured Achilles tendon brought his dance career to a halt. He began to practice yoga, and developed a system called "Yoga for Dancers," which eventually evolved into Gyrokinesis.
Gyrotonic® exercises employ movements found in swimming, yoga, gymnastics, and tai chi, using specialized machines developed by Horvath. The system is intended to improve flexibility and balance as well as muscle strength, and to increase overall flexibility and mobility in joints. It has been compared to and contrasted with Pilates but offers much more flexion.
Where do you begin?
It is recommended that your first Pilates session using Gyrotonic® be a private one, that is, a one-on-one session with an instructor. This class will introduce you to the apparatus, give you an idea of where your body is in terms of strengths and weaknesses and allow you to formulate personal goals. After your first private session it will be up to you and your instructor to decide if you are ready to move into a duet or a semi-private (group) session or need to take a few more private sessions.
Those who have successfully mastered the method can take up the challenge of Power Pilates. The movements of Power Pilates are unlike anything you've ever done before, as the results will prove as well. The instructor will take you through a series of exercises and movements with an emphasis on your core musculature including stomach, back, buttocks, arms and legs. All movements promote strength and stability and increase the range of motion of the joints. What you can expect physically will be a total change in your body -your posture will improve and your stomach and buttocks will become more toned. Legs and arms will be leaner. Your energy level will improve dramatically and people around you will notice this in your appearance.
However, consistency is the key to change. Your approach should be to work out at least two to three times per week and as Joseph Pilates said: "in 10 sessions, you will feel the difference; in 20 you will see the difference; and in 30 you will have a whole new body."
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