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Pilates teaches awareness of breathing, alignment and core strength. Many of the movements are subtle but take mind body awareness to control your muscles. Every move feels like it comes directly from your core.
It works out the entire body. Pilates does not over train certain parts of the body and neglect others. It is a program that uses the body’s core strength and targets individual muscle groups ensuring a complete workout that leaves the body energized and rejuvenated. Keeping the mind engaged ensures a balanced mind and body experience.
Pilates is adaptable to people of all fitness levels and experience. From seniors to athletes to bodies that need rehabilitation, Pilates is for you. Pilates focuses on a specific type of muscle contraction called eccentric contractions: creating toned muscles rather than muscles for show.
Pilates will leave you energized with increased flexibility and improved posture.
YES! Joseph Pilates referred to “Contrology” and “the complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit”. The exercises focus on connecting your breathing with precise movements while concentrating on multiple muscle groups in the body. Breathing, Balance, Concentration, Control, Center, and Strength are key concepts for a Pilates Body.
Joseph Pilates designed the Pilates method for Boxers and Police but his gym was next to a Ballet studio and the Ballet students quickly recognized the value of the mind and body method and it developed into a sensation that is very effective for all bodies.
The US Ski team, Ballet performers, Football teams and athletes of all kinds use the Pilates Method. Every Body can benefit from Pilates; even Physical therapists use it for rehabilitation of injuries. With countless routines and exercises the Pilates Method can be tailored to the needs of any client.