Stay Fit and Lose Weight

The Pilates program consists of simple exercises that can be practiced at home. Created by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, Pilates is physical health and fitness technique involving a series of exercises which aim to improve muscle performance based around specific elements:

Elements of Pilates

• endurance
• coordination
• centering
• concentration
• controlled movements
• respiration
• relaxation
• alignment

Designed to create a muscular balance to relax tight muscles and allow weak muscles to operate. Pilates helps develop strength and flexibility because the program exercises all the muscles of the body. The physical health movements are primarily focused on the pelvis, buttocks and abdomen.

Benefits of Pilates

• muscle toning
• elimination of tension
• refined silhouette
• flatter stomach
• stress reduction through breathing exercises
• back pain relief from elongation of the spine
• improved circulation

Pilates focuses on managing pain and problem areas. In addition, Pilates is sometimes used as an exercise rehabilitation program.