History of Pilates

Benefits of Pilates Styles of Pilates

The history of the Pilates Method or Pilates, as it’s more commonly known, dates back to the early twentieth century when Joseph Pilates developed an exercise regime designed to rehabilitate the body and create core strength. Today, Pilates workouts are recognized as one of the fastest, most efficient training methods for shaping and toning the body where aerobics and weight training have not succeeded.

Benefits of Pilates. Pilates training is a widely recognized form of physical therapy and is notably used to treat sufferers of chronic back pain. Especially when other training methods have been unsuccessful, Pilates workout classes are often able to create unprecedented results for back-pain sufferers, plus for those wishing to perfect their body shape and create sleek muscle tone.

Benefits of the Pilates Method include

• Increased core strength which supports the entire body
• Relief for those suffering from chronic back pain
• Improved body posture
• Increased muscle tone and improved body shaping
• Enhanced circulation and deep breathing
• More muscle flexibility and improved joint health  [Top]

Styles of Pilates. While most Pilates workouts are dedicated to pursuing the improvement of the mind and body and are rooted in the original aims of Joseph Pilates rehabilitation work, styles vary among practitioners. Pilates can be practiced in a gentle or more advanced style and can be focused on different parts of the upper or lower body. No matter the type, Pilates is one of the most effective body toning and shaping methods ever developed.

Pilates classes are great for all levels for beginners to more advanced fitness levels.   [Top]