| Pilates is now being discovered as a means for | | | | more challenging, which creates a never-ending |
| achieving better health and fitness through techniques | | | | abundance of variety for developing a personalised a |
| that are easy to use, don't require major effort or | | | | training program that can be fine-tuned to meet your |
| strength and by their simplicity can be used by | | | | unique fitness goals. For healthy individuals, a group |
| people of all ages.It is used for the complete health | | | | matwork class might be a good way to get your |
| of the body and to help reinforce improved | | | | Pilates workout program started. If you have any |
| movement habits. | | | | special needs, injury, accident, or recent surgery, or |
| Everything you learn about how to move your body | | | | just want to make the most of your workouts, |
| with the Pilates exercises can be practiced during | | | | private training with a qualified Pilates teacher using |
| other sport & fitness activities. New habits learned | | | | the Pilates Reformer and other specialised equipment |
| during workouts can also be reinforced during daily | | | | (Cadillac / Trapeze Table, the Ladder Barrel, Spine |
| life activities. Joseph Pilates, the inventor of the | | | | Corrector, Pedi-pole, and Chairs,) may be the best |
| techniques believed that "Physical fitness is the first | | | | option to develop a safe and effective exercise |
| requisite of happiness." A sound mind in a strong | | | | program to achieve your wellness goals. The |
| body gives us the tools necessary to live life to the | | | | matwork is the most well known of the procedures |
| fullest. If you're looking for a fitness program that is | | | | but many people are unaware that this is only half of |
| fun, challenging, develops balance and control, | | | | the Pilates system. For the best results a programme |
| provides total body conditioning, improves posture | | | | should include both matwork and equipment |
| and breathing, helps reduce stress, and has a strong | | | | exercises that are most appropriate for your body. |
| focus on a combination of core strength and flexibility | | | | The basic equipment that you require is easy to find |
| then Pilates will most certainly be of benefit to you. | | | | as it only includes different sized balls and some rope. |
| Whether you are young or old, the techniques have | | | | It is always encouraging that most people that adopt |
| something to offer for health improvement. | | | | Pilates see encouraging improvements after the first |
| Regardless of age or fitness level there is always an | | | | few sessions. For some participants, changes are |
| appropriate place to start when developing a | | | | dramatic and happen very quickly. Others begin to |
| workout program. The workouts are not strenuous | | | | notice subtle differences in how they breath, sit, |
| and can be easily tailored to the individuals needs. | | | | stand, and move, or enjoy benefits they didn't even |
| You can either join a group in your area or a great | | | | realise they were going to get from their Pilates |
| way to be introduced to the benefits of Pilates is to | | | | program. The founder of the movement, Joseph |
| watch and learn from a dvd in the comfort of your | | | | Pilates was quoted as saying "You will feel better |
| own home. | | | | after ten sessions, look better after twenty and |
| There are over 500 exercises in the Pilates system. | | | | have a complete new body after thirty.". |
| Each of these exercises can be modified and made | | | | |