About Pilates
The Pilates (Puh-LAH-Teez) Method of Body Conditioning was developed by German born Joseph Pilates (1880-1967). Joseph was a sickly child suffering from rickets, asthma and rheumatic fever, who sought to regain his health through exercise and nutrition. Developing what he termed “The Art of Contrology”, Joseph devised a system of movement geared towards improving strength, flexibility and muscular control.
There are countless benefits to using the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning. Increasing strength in all muscle groups, improving flexibility and posture, rehabilitation for lower back and neck problems, improving stability and balance, reducing stress and the overall reshaping of your body are just to name a few. Used as a form of cross training, athletes such as runners, triathletes, golfers and even professional football players have noticed drastic changes in their performances. The benefits of Pilates when practiced with regularity are profound. The terms commonly used when defining Pilates are “length and strength with flexibility”.