Pilates

What is Pilates?

Pilates is a unique system of exercises designed to condition the entire body using positions and movements that ultimately correct body alignment and balance. This innovative method educates, repatterns, realigns and balances the body. It promotes maximum muscle strength while increasing flexibility, coordination and stamina. Pilates also decompresses the joints and, consequently, stimulates and improves circulation. This enhanced circulation, combined with increased strength, range of motion, and a more balanced musculature, promotes healthy tissue and precise, efficient movement patterns.

The Pilates method consists of floor exercises (called Matwork) and exercises on specialized Pilates equipment. The rhythmic movements of the Pilates method promote elongated and toned muscles of the core or "powerhouse", which include the deep abdominals and low back muscles, as well as muscles of the shoulder and pelvic girdles.

Pilates conditions the body as a whole, training several muscles at once so that no muscle group is over or under-trained. In Pilates, the emphasis is on proper breathing, correct body alignment, and purposeful movement patterns; the result is an increased awareness of how your body moves and feels in space.

Pilates requires students to work "from the inside out", using the deep muscles of the body's core to initiate movement and to stabilize the body.

Benefits of Pilates

Develops core strength
Creates a balanced body
Increases flexibility
Elongates and strengthens muscles
Improves body awareness
Low impact on joints
Improves posture
Promotes proper breathing

	Pilates What is Pilates? Pilates is a unique system of exercises designed to condition the entire body using positions and movements that ultimately correct body alignment and balance. This innovative method educates, repatterns, realigns and balances the body. It promotes maximum muscle strength while increasing flexibility, coordination and stamina. Pilates also decompresses the joints and, consequently, stimulates and improves circulation. This enhanced circulation, combined with increased strength, range of motion, and a more balanced musculature, promotes healthy tissue and precise, efficient movement patterns. The Pilates method consists of floor exercises (called Matwork) and exercises on specialized Pilates equipment. The rhythmic movements of the Pilates method promote elongated and toned muscles of the core or "powerhouse", which include the deep abdominals and low back muscles, as well as muscles of the shoulder and pelvic girdles. Pilates conditions the body as a whole, training several muscles at once so that no muscle group is over or under-trained. In Pilates, the emphasis is on proper breathing, correct body alignment, and purposeful movement patterns; the result is an increased awareness of how your body moves and feels in space. Pilates requires students to work "from the inside out", using the deep muscles of the body's core to initiate movement and to stabilize the body. Benefits of Pilates Develops core strength Creates a balanced body Increases flexibility Elongates and strengthens muscles Improves body awareness Low impact on joints Improves posture Promotes proper breathing
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