Pilates is a physical fitness system developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1960’s. If practiced consistently, Pilates improves strength, mobility, coordination, posture, awareness and efficiency in movement.
Pilates focuses on breathing, alignment, core control/ strength, axial enlongation, improving coordination and balance. Given its strong focus the core (consists of the abdominal, lower back and hip muscles), it greatly helps in supporting movements of the spine and body stability and balance.
Every Pilates exercise can be modified according to a person’s capabilities and weaknesses. The aim is to keep progressing the exercises when the body is ready for more challenge, to safely develop strength and flexibility and achieve fitness goals.
Pilates focuses on breathing, alignment, core control/ strength, axial enlongation, improving coordination and balance. Given its strong focus the core (consists of the abdominal, lower back and hip muscles), it greatly helps in supporting movements of the spine and body stability and balance.
Every Pilates exercise can be modified according to a person’s capabilities and weaknesses. The aim is to keep progressing the exercises when the body is ready for more challenge, to safely develop strength and flexibility and achieve fitness goals.