What is Pilates?

Pilates is a form of exercise that emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility & awareness. It creates efficiency of movement; makes the body leaner & the muscles longer; & through specific movements it heightens body awareness, thus supporting any athletic activity one might frequent! Additionally, many people use Pilates as an adjunct to current or past physical rehabilitation, since Pilates is geared towards alleviating several key issues like back problems, joint issues & weight-bearing injuries & problems. Finally, Pilates is one of the best modalities for creating sure-fire pelvic, joint & rotator stabilization, & most assuredly core strength. Read more...

A Brief History of Pilates

Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates during WW1 to help with the rehabilitation of injured veterans.  Over time, he developed a collection of precise movements that emphasized the control & strength required to support & even progress the rehabilitation efforts of the injured soldiers through stretching, strengthening & stabilizing key muscle groups. Read more...

How Does Pilates Work?

Pilates integrates a series of exercises that promotes physical and mental well being addressing the two main concerns of society today: fitness and stress.  This innovative exercise system has transformed many lives and has stood the test of time, having been created over 80 years ago.  Modern lifestyles have grown increasingly less active and more stressful, impacting quality of life.  The pace of today’s society, the worldwide aging population, and the now-public awareness of the mind-body connection has created an increasing interest in Pilates and other mindful exercise programs like Yoga. Read more...

Why Pilates?

Reasons for Adding Pilates Apparatus or Yoga Classes into Your Repertoire:

• having hit an exercise “plateau”
• the need to increase energy
• spicing up or enjoying the way that one exercises, thus relieving boredom  
• creating a greater competitive edge in any athletic field  
• meeting the changing needs of the body as it ages
• increasing general overall health & wellness
• increasing flexibility, strength, stamina & muscle/movement control
• increasing core strength, thus creating spinal stability while reducing back pain
• creating or honing the Mind-Body connection
• enjoying that sense of “personal training” while dealing with specific needs
• entering a “worry-free” zone when exercising
• taking weight out of the issue when exercising or going through rehabilitation
• sculpting a firmer, more sinewy body
• increasing the body’s ability to maintain balance (even during the aging process!)
• providing a healthy outlet for stress
• doing something great for overall health maintenance
• finally - working out on the equipment is fun & exciting!

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