Pilates bar: what is it?

Barre Pilates: the combination of two different disciplines 

The Pilates barre discipline actually hides two very distinct disciplines: the floor barre and Pilates! To fully understand, it is important to differentiate them. We explain their characteristics and specificities to you so as not to confuse them!

The floor bar

There ground bar, also known as ground bar, is a discipline created in the 1940s by Boris Kniaseff, dancer and ballet master. 

When he opens his own dance school in Switzerland, he learns that his building turns out to be a monument. This therefore implies thathe cannot attach the famous bars to the walls to train his students. 

Not being able to practice training using bars, it was in this situation that he came up with the idea of transfer the exercises to the floor and without using the bars.

The name “barre” was still retained because the exercises are inspired by warm-ups for classical dance dancers. The goal is therefore to chain together several exercises and positions inspired by dance classes. 

Not using the bar makes the exercises more intense and allows you to work deep into the muscles while focusing on the balance. 

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The Pilates method

There Pilates method, invented by Joseph Pilates, is a discipline based on strengthening of deep muscles. Inspired by several sports such as dance, there gymnastic or even the yoga, she is made of 6 principles which form the great lessons of the discipline.

Originally, the exercises were intended for the injured and their rehabilitation. They proved to be very effective and allowed many injured people to quickly regain good health. mobility. 

Subsequently, the discipline developed and its benefits won over audiences around the world. Today, Pilates continues to develop and can adapt to all levels !

To find out more about the Pilates method, go to our article on the subject!

The Pilates bar

THE Pilates bar is therefore a perfect mix enter here Pilates method and the ground bar. It can also be called the contemporary floor bar. 

Thus, the exercises performed take their essence from both disciplines to make it a discipline combining grace, muscular strengthening and breathing. 

Common points between barre and Pilates

There barre and Pilates own several points in common which make their combination in Pilates bar is possible. This is particularly the case because its education incorporates inspirations from Pilates.

Related in their benefits

The floor barre like Pilates are disciplines that have many similar benefits:

• Strengthening deep muscles : your muscle lengthens instead of gaining volume
• Improved flexibility : working with stretching helps your joints become more flexible
• Better posture : strengthening the back muscles allows you to regain good natural posture 
• Coordination work : become aware of your body and perform movements with more and more ease with each session

All of these benefits contribute to your personal well-being and brings you relaxation and serenity time for your floor barre or Pilates session! 

Do you want to learn more about benefits of the floor bar and the benefits of Pilates ? Read our articles on the topics!

Who are these disciplines for?

Both disciplines are aimed at same target, that's to say everyone ! In fact, these are gentle sports, both for muscles and joints. The risk of injury is therefore minimal.

In addition, each exercise is adaptable to everyone, which makes them inclusive disciplines. So, no matter your level, no matter your physical condition, you will be able to do the exercises. 

What are the differences ?

Despite their commonalities, it is important to know how to differentiate these disciplines. This way, you can also choose to practice each of the separate disciplines and discover the specificities of each. To do this, we take stock of their differences!

Exercises 

THE floor bar exercises are mainly carried out lying, sitting or face down. They all have an inspiration from classical dance, which is not the case with Pilates. 

In addition to doing the exercises, you therefore add a certain grace from classical dance. So you will work on your head carriage, THE tiptoes and the port de bras !

The course of the sessions

Barre classes are more like classical dance stretches. THE vocabulary is therefore not the same as during a Pilates session. You may also not work on the same style of music depending on a course you have chosen.

The sequence of exercises and movements is done in a more harmonious way than in Pilates and resembles a little more like a choreography.

So, harmony and grace emerge from the practice of the bar on the floor.

To conclude

Pilates bar, floor bar or Pilates method, you now know that there are these 3 types of disciplines. 

We summarize what you need to remember:

• different origins : discipline from classical dance for one and the rehabilitation of injured people for the other
• the same benefits : strengthening of deep muscles, flexibility, posture, coordination, etc. 
• different exercises : floor barre exercises are based on dancer training 
• sessions specific to each : a different vocabulary, atmosphere and course of the session

Can't decide? This is not a problem, you can just as easily test both disciplines and make your choice afterwards! 

Discover the floor bar and Pilates at POSES Studio

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