Creating an exercise training program that addresses the specific problem of physical inactivity that is accessible, enjoyable, and also provides health benefits to its participants is a clear public health guideline. The Pilates system meets all these criteria. Among the many types of physical activity programs, Pilates has gained increasing popularity among the general public over the past two decades and is often included in the list of global fitness trends. The reasons for the immense popularity of the Pilates method lie in its far-reaching, diverse benefits, which include, but are not limited to, improved fitness and athletic performance, improved appearance, and improved well-being. Few forms of conditioning can boast such profound results as the Pilates system. In Pilates, the method of performing physical exercises is much more important than the number of repetitions or the degree of effort required to perform the exercise. Through a combination of application and commitment to the core principles of the Pilates system, desired results can be more easily achieved. These principles offer a way to use the resources of the mind. Movements in the Pilates system, no matter how beautiful and wonderful they are, are just movements.
The principles and philosophy of this system make it unique and able to positively influence the human body. Correcting body position and learning positive movement patterns requires more than just addressing physiological components such as strength and flexibility. It is necessary to take into account the principles underlying the movements. The article analyzes the essence and importance of the principles of the Pilates system.
The methodological basis of the research is a complex of approaches (task, activity, result), principles (scientific, connection between theory and practice, activity), methods (general scientific research methods, in particular analysis and synthesis, are applied). This contributes the purpose of the article - further study of foreign experience on the issue of the essence and role of principles in the Pilates system. Consideration of the principles of the Pilates system and their effective application determined the novelty of this work. It is concluded that the principles of Pilates are one of the most important concepts in this system of physical exercises and they make it unique and training effective.
