Pilates is a body conditioning method that targets the deep postural muscles building strength from the inside out by working on the deep structure of the body, promoting core stability. When climbing, appropriate engagement of your core could make a difference between success and failure.
When climbing, the body is not in a symmetrical position most of the time and with good Pilates practice it is possible to increase range of movement in all the joints and enhance athletic performance. In this article, Pilates instructor Mariana da Silva Parreira takes us through some simple Pilates exercises targeted at muscle groups used by climbers.
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