| Pilates was created in the early 1900's by Joseph | | | | helping you to feel good about yourself at this time |
| Pilates to aid dancers and athletes in the recovery | | | | and keep your body healthy. |
| from physical injuries. Pilates isn't an aerobic exercise | | | | Sports people and athletes benefit greatly from |
| but is instead aimed at strengthening the body and | | | | Pilates as it can help to prevent injury and improves |
| muscles. There are many benefits of this exercise | | | | balance and co-ordination, which is beneficial for us all, |
| such as improving posture and balance, whilst also | | | | as well as sports people. The improved strength and |
| focusing the mind. Pilates has enjoyed a renewed | | | | flexibility to be gained makes Pilates an attractive |
| popularity in the last twenty years and is suitable for | | | | pastime. |
| any age and fitness level as long as you receive | | | | Most people know the importance of keeping fit but |
| professional tuition. | | | | find all sorts of different excuses not to join a |
| Finding an instructor who teaches all levels of | | | | fitness class. By joining a Pilates class you will be |
| experience from beginners to advanced levels is ideal | | | | improving your physical stamina and fitness levels |
| so that you can be part of a group at a similar level. | | | | without putting unnecessary strain on your joints and |
| There are many classes being taught around the | | | | muscles, meaning anyone of any age can take part in |
| country and in Lancashire in particular, there are | | | | Pilates. You may even want to encourage a friend or |
| several weekly classes that teach the benefits of | | | | loved one to make the first move to attend a Pilates |
| Pilates. For example, there are several groups taking | | | | lesson. By going along with them to a class you will |
| part in Pilates classes in Preston, Blackburn and | | | | be helping them to take the first step on the road to |
| Chorley varying from 'mens only' classes to pre and | | | | a better sense of well being and posture. |
| post natal classes. The Pilates class you choose | | | | There are many benefits of Pilates which anyone can |
| should be run by experienced instructors and will | | | | benefit from, whether you are male or female, |
| provide many benefits for your body and mind. | | | | young or old with any activity level. Pilates teaches |
| Pilates is a particularly safe form of exercise for | | | | the importance of controlling your breathing to focus |
| pregnant women as the movements don't involve | | | | your mind and tighten your stomach muscles. The |
| high impact moves and consists of carefully controlled | | | | exercises performed in a Pilates class are done slowly |
| movements. This is easier on the muscles and joints | | | | with a fluid movement to avoid any injury which is a |
| which are particularly vulnerable to injury whilst | | | | benefit for all age groups. Pilates can be enjoyed by |
| pregnant. Fully qualified Pilates instructors can help | | | | everyone and joining a Pilates class will offer lifelong |
| you to understand the changes your body will go | | | | benefits for your health and fitness. |
| through in the nine months of your pregnancy, | | | | |