Apr 18 2008
About Pilates
Intelligent Exercise that will change the shape of your body
A pure Pilates workout is the ultimate workout—efficient thorough and demanding, yet leaves you with an overall feeling of well-being. It is a better result for the time and effort invested and best of all, it can and will change the shape of your body.
The Pilates Method of body conditioning develops the body uniformly, corrects posture, restores vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit. -Joseph H. Pilates
Once the workout of the elite, today Pilates has entered the fitness mainstream. Many fitness facilities have begun offering pilates-inspired programs, most offering just the mat portion of the program. The true pilates method is different, unique and powerful
The History of Authentic Pilates
Developed by Joseph H. Pilates more than 50 years ago, Pilates is a series of more than 500 controlled movements performed on a variety of equipment. The movements are continuous from one exercise to the next. As one progresses, the workout becomes increasingly more difficult, challenging and aerobic. The method captures the benefits of Eastern exercise philosophies, by emphasizing mental focus, breathing and flexibility. Pilates also maximizes strength and endurance, the focus of Western exercise methods. By blending the best of these approaches, the body and mind are trained to work together to restore muscular balance build strength and flexibility increase coordination and circulation, and improve body alignment and posture with little or no impact on the joints.
