Practicing Pilates in a workplace marked by time
Traveling in a big city is often associated with famous attractions, street food or shopping areas.
However, with the trend of health-oriented tourism, activities such as Pilates, yoga or meditation are becoming part of the schedules of many tourists.
At 95 Pasteur, District 1, Spine Pilates Lab is a place that can be incorporated into the journey to explore the center of Ho Chi Minh City.
The training space is located in Cité Taberd - a project bearing the imprint of Saigon urban architecture from around the 1950s.
The noteworthy point of this location is not only the training activities but also the space itself.
From a building bearing the traces of the old Saigon city, this place has been transformed into a modern mobile space.
The contrast between the old architecture and the training equipment creates a rather different experience. Visitors can start the day with a training session, then continue walking through the central streets, visiting familiar architectural works and attractions.
For those who come to Ho Chi Minh City for the first time, this is also a way to approach the city in addition to the destinations that often appear in travel guides.
The advantage of this location is also located in the middle of the central area. From 95 Pasteur, visitors can connect with many attractions such as Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, Saigon Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Independence Palace or Ben Thanh market.
A schedule can start with morning exercise, then coffee, architectural tours, enjoying cuisine and walking to explore the central streets.
This combination shows a trend that many tourists are interested in: not only looking for places to visit but also paying attention to how the body rests and exercises during the trip.
Pilates as a break in the journey
After a long flight or many hours of travel, the body may fall into a state of fatigue, especially in the back, shoulders, hips and legs. A Pilates session at an appropriate level can become a break before the tourist continues their schedule.
Pilates focuses on movement control, stability, balance, posture, and body awareness. Instead of focusing on intensity, this method focuses on performing controlled movements and coordinating breathing with movement.
This is also why Pilates may be suitable for a travel itinerary. A workout does not necessarily have to last hours but still creates time for the body to move after sitting in a plane, car or train.
For tourists who have never practiced Pilates, the choice of exercise and intensity should be based on physical condition and the instructor's instructions, instead of trying to perform high-difficult movements from the beginning.
Not a traditional sightseeing trip, visitors can both exercise and have the opportunity to step into a project bearing the imprint of old Ho Chi Minh City, before continuing to explore the central area.
In modern travel, such experiences can become interspersed stops between attractions.
Pilates at that time is not only a physical activity but also a way for tourists to spend time slowing down, adjusting their movement rhythm and continuing the journey in a more comfortable state.
