Pilates is a unique system of over 500 controlled stretching and strengthening exercises developed by Joseph Pilates.
PILATES’ BENEFITS:
- Strengthens support for spine and pelvis, promoting good posture and increasing range of motion
- Builds strength and flexibility without excess bulk
- Improves balance and coordination
- Focus is on quality of movement, therefore less reps are needed and no muscle group is overworked
- Assists rehabilitation of hip or other joint replacements, frozen shoulders, knee and back pain, etc
THE EXERCISES:
- Work from what Joseph Pilates called the Powerhouse (or the core) , i.e. the abdominal and other postural muscles
- Focus on the mind/body connection, training the mind and body to work together
- Provide a gentle and controlled workout with no hard impact to your body; is easy on the joints
- Can be done by people of all ages, genders, and levels of body fitness
- Are customized to each individual — from those who have been injured — are not at all active — to professional athletes
- Are safe for expectant Mothers
(As always, please consult your physician before beginning any new exercise program.)
