Healthy hip
mobility with
Pilates
How to bring
movement into you life!
A healthy hip mobility with Pilates, find out how you can strengthen your body in a targeted way. Our hips are the central joint that connects the upper body to the lower body and gives us the freedom to move. But if you sit a lot and just move a little, you run the risk of losing the mobility of this important joint – with far-reaching consequences for our entire body.
To keep your hips healthy, you need targeted movements – and this is exactly where Pilates comes into play. Whether in Pilates mat training or Pilates equipment training, you can improve your hip mobility and build stability at the same time with the help of gentle and effective exercises. Let’s dive a little deeper into the topic.
When the
hip speaks:
The hip is more than just a joint — it’s a reflection of our lifestyle and overall physical balance. A mobile, stable hip indicates good posture, sufficient movement and balanced muscles. Restricted hip mobility, on the other hand, can indicate sitting for too long, muscular imbalances or stress. Many movement theories even consider the hips to be the seat of our emotions and traumas – tension can also indicate emotional blockages or stress reactions.
Pilates equipment training enables controlled mobilisation of the hips and helps you to
move more precisely. It is a healthy and gentle mobilisation of the entire body.
Why is the hip
mobility so important?
Good hip mobility helps to improve posture, prevent lower back pain and ensure a smoother gait. It also makes sport activities easier and reduces the risk of injury. Targeted Pilates exercises not only improve mobility, but also the stability of the hip joint. Pilates offers a wonderful opportunity to specifically mobilise the hips and strengthen stabilising muscles at the same time. The Pilates equipment training in particular enables even more effective hip mobilisation – thanks to the targeted spring resistance.
In general, Pilates equipment training is a wonderful mobilisation method for the entire body. It enables gentle mobilisation of the hips without overloading them, especially in cases of restricted movement or after injuries – a perfect combination for a healthy and well balanced body.
The best Pilates
exercises for more flexibility
The Pilates repertoire is versatile and at the same time a wonderful way to keep your hips supple. If you need inspiration, these few Pilates exercises are an effective treat for your hip mobility and give you lightness. Try them out and feel the difference!
Leg circles. While lying on your back, lift one leg straight up and move it in controlled circles. Make sure that your hips remain stable. This not only promotes mobility in the hip joint, but also activates the deep muscles that provide stability.
Another essential exercise is the bridge. Here you lie on your back, place your feet hip-width apart and slowly roll your pelvis upwards, vertebra by vertebra. This movement opens up the hips, strengthens the gluteal muscles and relieves pressure on the lower back at the same time – ideal for anyone who sits for long periods or wants to prevent back pain.
Side leg lifts, are perfect for targeted strengthening of the lateral hip muscles. Lie sideways on a mat, support yourself lightly with your lower arm and slowly raise your upper leg. This exercise strengthens the stabilising muscles of the hips and can help to correct poor posture.
Butterfly stretch. A gentle but effective stretch. Sit up straight, bring the soles of your feet together and let your knees sink outwards. A slight forward bend intensifies the stretch and helps to release tension in the hips – don’t forget to breathe deeply to release any tightness.
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