Pilates

Exercises

for

Swimmers




Pilates offers a full body workout to the competitive swimmer out of the pool to ensure that time drops in the pool.



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Strength training should focus on:

· Rotator cuff and scapular muscles to improve stability of the shoulders

· Quadriceps (thigh muscles) and Gluteal muscles to improve the kick

· Abdominal muscles for core strength


Pilates Exercises for Swimmers


Pilates creates extension of the spine, limbs, spinal rotation and stretches the hip flexors as well.

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Here is where the mechanics of Pilates and the mechanics of swimming merge.

Where Pilates brings form to function.


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When Pilates movement mirrors life.


How Pilates benefits reveal themselves.