What is Pilates?
Pilates is a method of therapeutic exercise developed over a span of 60 years by athlete and physical therapy pioneer, Joseph H. Pilates.
Pilates was developed with the specific aim of rebalancing the musculature of the body, with an emphasis on working from your “core” (deep abdominal and spinal muscles) along with your deep postural muscles. It simultaneously lengthens and strengthens your musculature, with the goal of having a perfectly balanced body which allows you to move with ease.Using smooth, flowing and precise movements it transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs.
Whatever your current level of fitness Pilates can become your primary mode of body conditioning and injury prevention. It can help to improve your performance in any other type of sport or activity you currently undertake.