Pilates

Pilates is a series of stretches and exercises designed to flow in a smooth controlled way to help you work your “powerhouse” muscles (the center of your body: your abs, lower back, buttocks and inner thighs).

Pilates pronounced puh-lah-teez is a body conditioning routine that seeks to build flexibility, strength, endurance, and coordination without adding muscle bulk. People who do pilates regularly feel they have better posture, are less prone to injury, and experience better overall health.

Joseph H. Pilates, the founder of the pilates exercise method, was born in Germany. As a child he was frail, living with asthma in addition to other childhood conditions. To build his body grow stronger, he took up several different sports, eventually becoming an accomplished athlete. As a nurse for Britain during World War I, he designed exercise methods and equipment for immobilised patients and soldiers. His exercise program, now known, as pilates, was based on concentration, precision, control, breathing, and flowing movements.

There are two ways to exercise in pilates. Today, most people focus on the mat exercises, which require only a floor mat and training. 

• Pilates is designed to combine your breathing rhythm with your body movements.
• Stay comfortable 
• Let the movements flow.
• You can combine aerobic benefits by doing pilates at a faster rate without compromising on the flow.

Chiropractors recommend pilates for strengthening back and the spine. After a regular Pilate’s regimen, one can expect increased mobility in one’s joints, a flatter stomach, thinner waist and thighs, and improved circulation.

Pilates are gentle exercises. They do not involve muscular stress. Hence it is recommended to those seeking rehabilitation through physical therapy.

It’s also considered a good workout for the elderly and overweight because there’s no jumping or lifting involved. Those afflicted with arthritis also appreciate Pilates’ as it helps to reduce stiffness in the muscles. Since it promotes good posture, it assists in the prevention of osteoporosis.

Pilates is perfect for helping women regain their shape after pregnancy as it especially provides results in the abdominal area.

Pilates is a great head-to-toe workout, improving not only your body but also your mind. Is it any wonder it’s the workout of choice for many actors, athletes and dancers?

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