What is Pilates?
 
Pilates was developed by German-born Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. It is a body conditioning technique that focuses on core strength, the strengthening of weak muscles and stretching and lengthening strong muscles.
 
There are 8 main principles in Pilates:
  1. •  Relaxation
  2. •  Breathing
  3. •  Concentration
  4. •  Flowing movement
  5. •  Alignment
  6. •  Co-ordination
  7. •  Centering
  8. •  Stamina
 
Who can benefit?
Every one of all levels of physical fitness and all ages can benefit from Pilates. It is a low-impact method of body conditioning that is safe and gentle. Those new to exercise, professional sports persons, dancers, those who want to improve performance or prevent injury can all benefit.
 
What are the benefits?
Pilates focuses on core strength, which helps to strengthen and support the surrounding muscle groups. It focuses on the weaker smaller muscles and avoids over-development of the larger muscle groups.
 
Good reasons to make Pilates part of your life:
  1. •  Pilates improves posture
  2. •  Toned, flatter abdominal
  3. •  Increased flexibility
  4. •  Stronger, leaner muscles
  5. •  Better balance
  6. •  Pilates boosts self esteem
 
 
 
 
 
 
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