{"id":46,"date":"2016-08-02T06:50:05","date_gmt":"2016-08-02T06:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/2016.pilatesgstaad.ch\/en\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2017-06-16T13:34:42","modified_gmt":"2017-06-16T11:34:42","slug":"the-benefits-of-gyrotonic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pilatesgstaad.ch\/en\/gyrotonic-expansion-system\/the-benefits-of-gyrotonic\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of GYROTONIC&reg;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Benefits of GYROTONIC\u00ae<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong class=\"gyrotonic\">GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM\u00ae<\/strong> is a unique system of exercise designed around the\u00a0human body and total freedom of movement. Due to its numerous benefits, flexibity, and positive results as a body conditioning method, it is currently being used worldwide by people of all ages and all walks of life.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits obtained from participating in regular <strong class=\"gyrotonic\">GYROTONIC\u00ae <\/strong>sessions are many. Some of the benefits include:<\/p>\n<h2>General Fitness<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Articulates and increases mobility of the spine<\/li>\n<li>Increases overall flexibility and range of movement<\/li>\n<li>Encourages healthy joints through improved mobility and support from the surrounding muscles, ligaments and connective tissues<\/li>\n<li>Simultaneously strengthens and stretches the body&#8217;s musculature<\/li>\n<li>Stimulates the nervous system<\/li>\n<li>Builds strength in the abdominals<\/li>\n<li>The combination of specific breath patterns with continuous, fluid movements stimulates metabolism and helps burn calories<\/li>\n<li>Develops positive postural patterns<\/li>\n<li>Contributes to a more balanced and energised physique, therefore decreasing the risk of injury<\/li>\n<li>Corrects muscular imbalances in the body<\/li>\n<li>Educational value for children, teaching physical consciousness, dexterity and coordination, improving overall physical and mental health<\/li>\n<li>Helps alleviate problems associated with aging through mental and physical stimulation and regeneration. The low impact exercises simultaneously restore flexibility and build internal strength<\/li>\n<li>Is complementary training for dancers, performing artists, and athletes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Health Conditions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Low impact and soft joint articulation promotes injury prevention and physical rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li>Improves balance and coordination<\/li>\n<li>Relieves back pain<\/li>\n<li>Is a safe and effective form of exercise for ante and post-natal women<\/li>\n<li>Helps to alleviate aches and pains<\/li>\n<li>Helps maintain and can improve bone density<\/li>\n<li>Develops the function and efficiency of the lungs with improvement in circulation<\/li>\n<li>Offers a safe and beneficial form of exercise for a wide range of medical conditions, including high blood pressure, Osteoporosis, Scoliosis, shoulder and neck pain, back pain, Fibromyalgia, tension headaches, and Arthritis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>General Wellbeing<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Develops healthy, positive body awareness and self image<\/li>\n<li>The continual ebb and flow created through the movements revitalise and relaxs both the mind and body<\/li>\n<li>Develops healthy breathing patterns<\/li>\n<li>Develops mind-body awareness<\/li>\n<li>Improves quality of life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"gyrotonic\">GYROTONIC\u00ae<\/strong>, <strong class=\"gyrotonic\">GYROKINESIS\u00ae<\/strong> and <strong class=\"gyrotonic\">GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM\u00ae<\/strong> are registered trademarks of Gyrotonic Sales Corp and are used with their permission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The Benefits of GYROTONIC\u00ae The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM\u00ae is a unique system of exercise designed around the\u00a0human body and total freedom of movement. 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