Pilates Defined

Pilates (pronounced puh-LAH-teez) is an exercise system focused on improving flexibility and strength for the total body without building bulk muscles. Pilates was developed in the 1920s by a physical trainer named Joseph H. Pilates.

In pilates, there are about 500 specific exercises. The exercises are designed to develop the entire body. The exercises are based on a few precise movements. Precise movements are more conducive to attaining proper control and form.

Some of the most common benefits are:
- promotes physical harmony for people of all ages and conditions
- engages your mind and body
- provides balance for people of all ages and physical conditions
- can help speed recovery of soft tissue injuries
- helps develop proper breathing and body alignment
- improve concentration & postural problems
- helps prevent injury
- increases body awareness
- improves performance in sports
- improves coordination & circulation