| Millions of people like you are discovering the radical | | | | battlefields of World War One. The Pilates system |
| changes that Pilates can bring to your mind and body. | | | | was designed to be a versatile solution to a huge |
| So what is Pilates, and why are so many people | | | | variety of conditions and ailments. |
| spending fortunes on Pilates classes? | | | | What would you change about your life? |
| Healing Motion | | | | Pilates can bring huge rewards: |
| Pilates is a complete mind and body routine that | | | | - Pilates improves your mobility and flexibility |
| improves the performance of the human body. | | | | - Pilates makes you physically stronger, by developing |
| The Pilates principle, created by Joseph Pilates in the | | | | your core muscles |
| 1900s, involves conditioning the entire body by | | | | - If you suffer with back pain or stiff joints, Pilates |
| proper alignment, centring, concentration, control, | | | | gradually lifts away the pain you feel |
| precision, breathing and flowing movements. | | | | - If you walk or run, but find you've hit a wall and |
| Pilates focuses on the core postural muscles which | | | | can't improve, try Pilates. By building your core |
| help keep your body balanced. These critical muscles | | | | strength and stability, you will soon notice increased |
| support your spine. When these muscles are weak or | | | | speed, endurance and resistance to injury |
| misaligned, you'll know about it - as this is where | | | | - If you suffer from a disability or are rehabilitating |
| chronic pain often starts. | | | | after injury, then the Pilates system will help you |
| Economy, Grace and Balance | | | | recover quickly and effectively - reducing the |
| The principle aim of Pilates is to create a fusion of | | | | likelihood of recurrences or relapses |
| your mind and body, so that your body will learn to | | | | - If you, like me, enjoy sports and are looking for |
| move with economy, grace and balance. | | | | more power, speed or agility, you'll love how Pilates |
| Mastering the art of Pilates allows you to tap into | | | | can raise your game. Pilates is my secret weapon on |
| your body's ultimate powers - giving you access to | | | | the tennis court! |
| your natural strength and vitality. Pilates will connect | | | | - Pilates also teaches you perfect posture, helping |
| you to your strengths, counteract your weaknesses, | | | | you to stand tall and proud |
| and correct your imbalances. | | | | Learning Pilates |
| Mastery of Pilates requires careful practice - you | | | | So, does Pilates sound like something you would like |
| must be mindful of your body as you perform the | | | | to try? Pilates is not a miracle cure. It's a system for |
| Pilates movements. | | | | moving and for living. To really benefit from the art |
| How people benefit from Pilates | | | | of Pilates, you must give it time. Try searching online |
| Joseph Pilates created his new system of movement | | | | for Pilates classes near you, or consider learning by |
| while treating injured soldiers returning from the | | | | DVD. |