Pilates for GAA Players
Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) (Irish: Cumann Lúthchleas Gael is an Irish and international amateur sporting and cultural organisation, focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball .
Pilates for GAA players
Pilates not only aims to strengthen the weak, but also to challenge the strong. Now, many athletes are now looking to Pilates to enhance their performance.
Imbalances in the body mechanics can lead to poor movement patterns, inefficiency and injury.
Pilates is an excellent method to practice to help improve optimal balance and co-ordination, core strength and flexibility.
The essence of Pilates is precision and control of movement. Once your core spinal muscles are strong, the extremities can function a lot better therefore making your body move more efficiently.
The Pilates exercises focus on stabilization of the joints of the hips, pelvis, spine and shoulders.
The GAA recommend incorporating Pilates into players training regime as a measure of injury prevention, and also as a rehabilitation tool if a player is unfortunate to become injured.
The added benefits to Pilates for sports or performance include better focus. Balance and co-ordination is improved.
You will have an increased body awareness which will help your body move in a more efficient and economical manner.
This will also enhance your training in other areas of your discipline – such as weight training, running or cycling.
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