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what is pilates?
Life wreaks havoc on our bodies. People grow more and more imbalanced in the course of daily living. We are right or left handed, we swing a golf club or tennis racquet on one side, and we carry our bags on one shoulder and our children on one hip.
Pilates is a corrective system of exercise providing a workout where you will gain strength in a balanced way, so that tight, tense areas are stretched and weak ones strengthened. You will feel more relaxed and less stressed.
Invented by German fitness expert Joseph Pilates in the 1920’s. It is a full body workout that works on muscle strength, length and endurance. It focuses on alignment and strengthening the deep core muscles of the abdominals, hips, back, buttocks & legs.
Pilates dramatically transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs. It builds strength without excess bulk, improves flexibility, posture and coordination. Although you will get stronger all over one of the main benefits of Pilates is an increase in core strength, abdominal and back muscles strength, that support your whole body whether moving or at rest.
Pilates is a safe, sensible exercise system using a floor mat or equipment, that will help you look and feel your very best. No matter what your age or condition, it will work for you. In the past 15 years, Pilates has exploded into an international phenomenon and is now practiced by millions worldwide.
Pilates is a corrective system of exercise providing a workout where you will gain strength in a balanced way, so that tight, tense areas are stretched and weak ones strengthened. You will feel more relaxed and less stressed.
Invented by German fitness expert Joseph Pilates in the 1920’s. It is a full body workout that works on muscle strength, length and endurance. It focuses on alignment and strengthening the deep core muscles of the abdominals, hips, back, buttocks & legs.
Pilates dramatically transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs. It builds strength without excess bulk, improves flexibility, posture and coordination. Although you will get stronger all over one of the main benefits of Pilates is an increase in core strength, abdominal and back muscles strength, that support your whole body whether moving or at rest.
Pilates is a safe, sensible exercise system using a floor mat or equipment, that will help you look and feel your very best. No matter what your age or condition, it will work for you. In the past 15 years, Pilates has exploded into an international phenomenon and is now practiced by millions worldwide.
What are the key principles of pilates?
Centering - Bringing the focus to the center of your body, activating core muscles and the powerhouse area between the lower ribs and pubic bone.
Concentration - Attention to each exercise and learning how to engage in high-quality focus.
Control - Performing a movement with control and fluidity.
Breath - Joseph Pilates emphasized the importance of a full breath in his exercises. Coordinating the breath to help execute movement.
Precision - Having self-awareness of your body's tiny movements and knowing the alignment of one body part relative to other body parts and how your body is moving through space.
Flow - Pilates exercise is done in a flowing manner. Fluidity, grace and ease are goals applied to all exercises.
Concentration - Attention to each exercise and learning how to engage in high-quality focus.
Control - Performing a movement with control and fluidity.
Breath - Joseph Pilates emphasized the importance of a full breath in his exercises. Coordinating the breath to help execute movement.
Precision - Having self-awareness of your body's tiny movements and knowing the alignment of one body part relative to other body parts and how your body is moving through space.
Flow - Pilates exercise is done in a flowing manner. Fluidity, grace and ease are goals applied to all exercises.
What are the health benefits?
By understanding your body, you’ll build a deeper connection with the core muscles, making you resistant to injury and able to tackle life with strength. These exercise methods will transform the way you move, because we build you up from the inside out
- improved flexibility
- increased muscle strength & tone
- increased “core” strength & awareness of the “Power House”
- balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body
- improved posture
- improved stabilization of your spine
- increased joint mobility
- rehabilitation and prevention of injuries
- relaxation of your shoulders, neck and upper back
- lower stress levels
- a flatter stomach and trimmer waist!
- Injury prevention
- Improved mental function
