About Pilates
What is pilates?
Pilates is an exercise method, designed to elongate, strengthen and restore the body to balance. Based upon an anatomical understanding of the body's muscular and skeletal systems, the Pilates teacher creates a comprehensive exercise programme for the client. Classes will focus on specific areas individually whilst using exercises that integrate the whole body to re-educate and restore it to optimum muscular and skeletal function.
It is this holistic approach that sets Pilates apart from many other forms of exercise. Osteopaths, physiotherapists and general practitioners recommend Pilates as one of the safest forms of exercise today. Pilates can be beneficial for just about everyone, regardless of age and fitness level.
The benefits of pilates
"Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. In order to achieve happiness, it is imperative to gain mastery of your body. If at the age of 30 you are stiff and out of shape, you are old. If at 60 you are supple and strong then you are young."
- Joseph Pilates
Pilates is beneficial for general fitness, specific health conditions and most of all for your overall well-being.
General fitness
Improves your posture
Improves mobility and flexibility of the spine
Delivers muscle tone and flexibility
Promotes a more efficient and supportive core
Increases stability for the pelvis and shoulders
Fosters the health of joints through improved mobility and support from the surrounding musculature
Complements training for athletes
Health conditions
Facilitates injury prevention and physical rehabilitation
Builds better balance and coordination, particularly for the elderly
Offers a safe and excellent form of exercise for ante and post-natal women
Alleviates aches and pains
Helps maintain and can improve bone density
Develops the function and efficiency of the lungs with improvement in circulation
Offers a safe and beneficial form of exercise for a wide range of medical conditions, including Scoliosis, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, and Multiple Sclerosis.
Overall well-being
Makes you look and feel better
Relieves stress and tension and promotes a feeling of well-being
Expands body awareness
Integrates mind, body and spirit
Improves quality of life
"Pilates develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit."
- Joseph Pilates
Pilates Teacher
