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Point where all the body's weight if concentrated,or where the weight of the body may be said to act.
2" below the Belly Button-Women
Above the belly Button-Men
Anatomical Terms: the COG is said to be at the upper 1/3 of the Sacrum.
(Where I learned it to be S2) |
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Base of Support (BOS) includes:
Body Part that is in contact with the supporting surface and the intervening area.
Ex that change BOS to create an "imbalance to overcome"
Seal, Rolling Like a Ball, Stomach Massage, and Open Leg Rocker
The nearer the line of gravity is to the center of BOS, the more stability you have. |
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Examples of altered Surface stability:
Friction,Moveable or un-moveable surface and the Spring Load.
IE: Chest Expansion on the reformer, outside influence of the straps. Heavier Spring Load are challenging to the extremities.
Reformer/Mat/Cadillac |
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Complex Movement requires coordination of multiple actions in a sequence, sometimes associated with rhythm changes and breath dynamics.
Teaching complex movements: involve a 3-6 point approach.
Backstroke:
1. Arms and legs go up
2. Arms and legs Open
3. Arms and legs Sweep and Close
4 and 5. Hole
6. Return to Start Position |
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Rhythm is timing- the alternation of strong and weak elements of a movement
Tempo=Speed of a Movement
Rhythm=timing of a movement
Dynamics=accent of a rhythm
Tempo is the pace of an exercise, and refers to the speed of a movement. If the tempo is too slow it can produce tension in the body, if it is too fast it can encourage sloppiness and a lack of connection to the Powerhouse.
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| " Your success as a teacher can be measured by your students successful progression." Peak Pilates |
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