Pilates

What are the benefits of Pilates?

Elongates muscles without building bulk.
Slims problem areas, i.e., Hips, buttocks and thighs.
Strengthens the back by building support in the abdominals.
Increases flexibility while building strength.
Improves posture, coordination, circulation and overall health.
Lowers risk of injury by eliminating tension and stress on joints, back, and neck.
Increases better range of motion.
Promotes relaxation and a sense of well being.

Who can benefit from Pilates?

People needing special consideration to injured and problem areas: including back pain, scoliosis, shoulder issues, fibramyalgia etc.
The super fit: athletes, dancers, and martial artists.
Women who are pre and post-natal.
Anyone wanting to shape and define their body.
Points of interest
In Pilates, every movement originates from the core, with a breath, and stays within a defined and safe range of motion.
Pilates equipment was created long before Nautilus equipment and has remained unchanged for 70 years. Joseph Pilates was definitely ahead of this time.
Joseph Pilates' guiding philosophy was his belief that the body must be exercised in its entirety to achieve good health. He had a profound reverence for the simplicity of movement and the mind body connection.
Joseph Pilates combined the breathing and meditation of yoga, the weight bearing aspects of weight training and the balancing elements of Tai Chi which has a sequence of movements each building upon the last & increasing in difficulty.