Pilates
(pronounced puh-LAH-teez) certainly sounds like
a foreign word. It even sounds a little
intimidating. But truth be known, it is one of
the most amazing forms of exercise out there
today.
 Joseph
Pilates, a legendary fitness trainer, developed
the method in the 1920’s. His methodology,
later coined “Pilates”
is a one of a kind program based on the principle
that both the body and mind must work together
to achieve total fitness.
Pilates
is a very unique system of exercise. It does not
involve tedious repetitions, nor hours at a time
spent in a gym. What it does involve is fewer,
more precise movements, performed in a specific
order, making it a much more efficient way to strengthen,
build, and firm the body.
Its
primary focus is on the “powerhouse” of
your body – these are the muscles between
your sternum and hips. Many people consider these
their “problem”
areas; their stomachs and backs. The reason it
is so important to strengthen your “powerhouse” is
because these muscles are the center of your balance,
movement, and posture. By strengthening these muscles
you can improve not only muscle tone but also your
posture, flexibility, and balance, thus uniting
your body and mind.
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