| One of the main benefits of Pilates is it refreshes | | | | anywhere at anytime. |
| your physical and mental well-being. Pilates is a series | | | | Some of the Pilate routines take less than 10 minutes |
| of controlled movements that unite the body and | | | | and are ideal for people who say they don't have |
| mind and creates a direct connection to the muscles. | | | | enough time to exercise. Who can't squeeze in 10 |
| The benefit of Pilates is it helps condition your body | | | | minutes out of your day to improve your health and |
| without punishing it. It is designed to stretch and | | | | well being? |
| strengthen muscle without adding bulk. | | | | Some of the basic principles of the Pilates philosophy |
| The Pilates abdominal exercises require mental | | | | include concentration and control. The emphasis is on |
| concentration along with coordinated breathing | | | | the quality of the movement and not the number of |
| beginning in the body's core (abdomen, back and | | | | repetitions. |
| buttocks) to build a balanced strength and agility in | | | | Pilates movement also includes centering and |
| your body. | | | | breathing which focuses attention to the body's core |
| Joseph Pilates, a legendary physical trainer, developed | | | | and breathing properly to oxygenate the entire body |
| this exercise system in the 1920's. Pilates routines can | | | | and cleanse it of impurities. |
| benefit men and women of any age no matter what | | | | Pilates teaches balance and control of the body and |
| physical condition you are in. | | | | mind, strengthens bone density while improving |
| It was designed for people who recognize the | | | | muscle strength, flexibility and posture. With Pilates |
| importance of providing a firm support system for | | | | you can even train the mind to relax and control |
| the spine. Pilates movement places its focus on the | | | | stress. |
| body's core. It works the deep muscles in the body | | | | You create the ability to maintain proper posture, |
| creating a strong center. | | | | increase joint range of motion, acquire a flat lean |
| Pilates is more precise movements rather than a lot | | | | stomach, improve circulation, have more stamina and |
| of repetitions of an exercise. It adds heightened | | | | better coordination. |
| body awareness and control because the mind | | | | The Pilate movements start, stay and end in the |
| engages the body during movement. Controlled | | | | core. The benefit of Pilates are both emotional and |
| breathing accompanies that movement. | | | | physical. Pilate routines help you achieve inner |
| One of the exciting aspects of Pilates is that almost | | | | awareness and calm along with a sense of mastering |
| anyone can do it. There is no bouncing, jarring or | | | | the mind and body. |
| stress to your body and it can be done almost | | | | Copyright © 2005 Treadmill All Rights Reserved. |