WHAT IS PILATES?

PILATES emphasizes your body’s centre— the abdomen, obliques, lower back, inner and outer thigh, bum, and so on. For this reason, Pilates develops much of what we all need. Whether you have a sedentary lifestyle or you train consistently in other forms of exercise, Pilates gives you — strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, coordination, balance, and good posture — with a much lower chance of injury. The discipline emphasizes correct form instead of going for the burn, lthough you will absolutely feel your body work.  With so many exercise variations and progressions, you may have a hard time getting bored with Pilates.

Pilates helps you build a strong relationship with your PELVIC FLOOR muscles. A group of muscles so incredibly necessary to our overall well being and health. This is how we activate our CORE muscles throughout most of Pilates movements. We train our pelvic floor muscles to strengthen and relax.

Pilates moves require you to engage virtually your whole body. At times, you may try to strengthen one muscle while stretching another. The moves take lots of concentration; you can’t simply go through the motions like you can on gym equipment. And then, for every move you think you have mastered, Pilates has another version that’s a little different and a little harder.

Pilates teaches you to think about how you use your muscles during your workout so you use them better in daily life. For instance, because much of the focus is on good posture and body mechanics, you stand and sit taller and walk more gracefully.Pilates builds long, lean, permanent muscle. It creates a stronger sense of mind and body connection hence our body works towards its greater potential.

Pilates is for everyone.....