What is Pilates?

 

Pilates is a system of over 500 low-impact exercises that conditions the entire body and engages the mind and spirit. These exercises were developed to strengthen deep core muscles, increase postural alignment, build endurance, increase flexibility and improve muscle balance.

 

This system of exercises was developed by the German health enthusiast Joseph Pilates almost 100 years ago during WWI.

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General Benefits of Pilates:

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• increased muscle strength and tone in your abdominal muscles, postural back muscles, arms and shoulder girdle, hips and buttocks 

• balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body

• improved flexibility

• improve stabilization of your spine and posture

• rehabilitation or prevention of injuries related to muscle imbalances

• improved physical coordination and balance

• relaxation of your shoulders, neck and upper back

• safe rehabilitation of joint and spinal injuries

• prevention of musculoskeletal injuries

• increased lung capacity and circulation through deep breathing

• improved concentration

• increased body awareness

• stress management and relaxation.

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