PILATES IS EXERCISE
Pilates is a method of physical conditioning that works the entire body, and in the process teaches one to move more efficiently, enabling you to do everything in life with greater ease.
Through a system of exercises performed either on a mat or various pieces of equipment, Pilates emphasizes core strength (the abdominals, back and gluteals) while improving flexibility, endurance, posture and overall health.
Each piece of equipment has its own exercise repertoire, designed to enhance movement and achieve greater balance in the body. Whether You are working on the mat or the equipment, the fundamental concept remains the same - to engage the core muscles and initiate every movement from a place of strength, moving seamlessly from one exercise to the next. Each exercise building on the last to provide an intense whole body workout.
Pilates benefits men, athletes, dancers and those looking to commit to or maintain a healthy body and lifestyle. This exercise method aims to strengthen every muscle in the body to develop the body uniformly, correct wrong postures, restore physical vitality, invigorate the mind, and elevate the spirit.
Classical Pilates remains true to the vision of its founder and creator, Joseph Pilates, who believed that health and fitness could best be achieved by a comprehensive and integrative approach. One that aligns the body, sharpens the mind, and promotes an overall sense of well-being. To uphold that vision, the classical Pilates method honors the specific sequences and exercise repertoires, which have endured for nearly a century.
BENEFITS OF PILATES
Improves Posture/ Alignment / Flexibility
Improves Athletic Performance
Reduces Stress/ Tension
Improves Balance/ Coordination
Reduces Lower Back Pain
Injury Prevention/ Rehabilitation
Grace and Ease in Everyday Activities
Improves Agility and Stamina
Corrects Imbalances in the Body
Limbers the Spine
Improves Mental Focus and Body Awareness
Supports Postpartum Redevelopment of the Core and Pelvis