Pilates is not just about delevoping "strong abs" or "core strength". Pilates is an exercise system that focuses on stretching and strengthening the whole body to improve balance, muscle-strength, flexibility and posture. It was created by German-born Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s and incorporates elements of yoga, martial arts and Western forms of exercise. It was initially adopted by professional dancers in the US as an effective form of recovery after injury, and has since steadily grown in popularity around the world. Whether your a runner, golfer, tennis player, footballer, swimmer, yogi.... the list goes on.....Pilates can improve your form and strength, and help keep you injury free!

 

Pilates has endless benefits! Not only does it have a major effect on your body but also on your mind and spirit, making you feel healthier, stronger and happier than ever before. You will see Pilates improve your mobility, flexibility, focus, strength and muscle tone, core strength, posture, alignment, reduce pain or injury, build stamina, increase blood circulation, relax and decrease stress and tension levels. It is especially helpful for people who work primarily at a desk or are in front of a computer all day and are suffering from poor posture and/or pain. Everything you come to learn about your mind and body in Pilates will make sense and carry into your everyday life, dramatically increasing the way you feel, look and move. The list of benefits really goes on and on, Pilates will change your life!