About
Pilates (puh-LAH-teez)
were created by a German man named Joseph Pilates during the First World
War. He combined Eastern Traditions of a mindful body with the Western
approach of Greek and German fitness emphasizing strength. The Pilates
method is a total body-conditioning workout for both men and women that
strengthens the center, lengthens the spine, creates muscle tone, increases
body awareness and flexibility. The goal is to develop a high degree of
abdominal strength, better posture, stability, greater flexibility of
the spine and limbs while combining the power of mind and body. Pilates
can help lower back pain, prevent injury, speed up recovery, shrink waist
lines and improve high blood pressure, depression and osteoporosis. Pilates
has been highly recommended by physical therapists,chiropractors, orthopedic
surgeons, and rehabilitation specialists for the greater health and productivity
of the physical body.
