OPTIMIZING THE FITNESS OF SWIMMERS BY USING PILATES APPARATUS

Abstract

Background: The paper wants to continue the research undertaken in this field by which we try to propose a set of specific exercises on Pilates Apparatus as an alternative method of physical training of the swimmers.
Objectives. The objective of the paper is to select and propose some physical training exercises on the Pilates Apparatus in the training of swimmers. The aim of the paper is to highlight the impact of programs on the Pilates Apparatus on the fitness and performance of swimmers. For this, we propose a set of exercises on Pilates, which can be applied by swimmers in physical training in the gym.
Methods. It was used a set of physical exercises on Pilates Apparatus, which contribute to: technique correction, muscle toning, breath control, optimization of posture, body and mental balance, as well as joint mobility.