Actress Jin Jae-young (49) revealed her Pilates practice.
On the 27th, Jin Jae-young posted a photo on her SNS with the caption "Catching a floating heart".
The photo shows Jin Jae-young wearing leggings and exercising on a Pilates machine. In particular, she effortlessly performed high-difficulty poses that require flexibility and strength, showcasing her advanced skills.
Effective Stretching and Muscle Training with Pilates Equipment
By doing Pilates with equipment like Jin Jae-young, you can perform poses that are difficult to do on a mat, such as floating in the air or hanging upside down, allowing you to use muscles that are not typically engaged.
In particular, the Cadillac, the Pilates equipment Jin Jae-young is using, allows her to stretch her body in the air while hanging her limbs on the machine, which can enhance shoulder and spinal flexibility. Additionally, it allows for stretching of the abdominal side muscles and muscles around the spine, enabling the strengthening of core muscles without straining the lower back.
Moreover, it helps correct the alignment of the spine and pelvis, effectively alleviating common postural imbalances and lower back pain in middle-aged individuals, as well as improving functional movements in daily activities. Utilizing the elasticity of springs allows for continuous resistance on the muscles while minimizing strain on the joints, making it possible to safely enhance strength without high-intensity weight training.
Maintaining Correct Posture is Important... Strengthening Core Muscles First is Beneficial
However, if your posture is incorrect during exercise, it can put strain on your joints, ligaments, and muscles, so it is important to maintain correct posture. Especially for beginners with weak core muscles, performing excessive movements increases the risk of injury, so it is safer to strengthen core muscles first under the guidance of a professional.
Additionally, if the spring strength of the equipment is too high, it can overload the lower back or shoulders, so it is advisable to gradually increase the intensity while allowing the muscles to adapt. Before exercising, sufficient stretching and warming up are necessary to loosen the muscles and joints to prevent injuries.
If you usually have osteoporosis or suffer from lower back disc issues or shoulder rotator cuff diseases, you should perform movements with extra caution, so individual guidance from a professional instructor is essential. Especially if you have recently undergone surgery or have chronic joint pain, you should consult with your doctor before starting exercise. If you feel pain or discomfort during exercise, stop immediately.
