Stamina in Pilates is the ability to sustain physical and mental effort over time, performing exercises with consistent quality and control.
Like with most of the exercises we do in class the stamina you build in class transfers into your daily life making you more able.
360 Breathing and Stamina:
Coordinating breath with movement—using 360 Breathing—ensures your muscles receive adequate oxygen, helping you maintain endurance throughout your practice.
How to Build Stamina:
- Repetition and Consistency: Practice regularly to reinforce movement patterns.
- Controlled Effort: Prioritise quality over quantity.
- Progressive Challenge: Increase difficulty as your strength and skill improve.
- Mind-Body Endurance: Stay mentally focused throughout your session.
- Integration with Breath: Use 360 Breathing to regulate energy and tension.
Benefits of Stamina:
- Increased Muscular Endurance: Perform more repetitions or hold positions longer.
- Greater Overall Fitness: Improved stamina benefits all physical activities.
- Enhanced Resilience: Handle challenges with greater ease and recover more quickly.
- Reduced Fatigue and Injury Risk: Your body becomes more efficient and resilient.
Summary:
Stamina is about sustained, controlled movement. 360 Breathing supports your endurance, helping you build a strong, capable, and healthy body.
