Pilates, created over 80 years ago by Joseph Pilates, has become a
popular workout system for both the mind and body. With the
use of special equipment, Pilates is designed to stretch and
strengthen the body while also relieving stress.
Pilates is a safe exercise system focused on strengthening weaker
muscles and elongating the body rather than building bulk. It is a
series of precise movements that emphasizes proper breathing,
spinal and pelvic alignment, core strength and good quality
movement rather than repetition.
People of all ages, body types, and fitness levels have had great
results from doing Pilates including professional dancers and
athletes. The benefits of Pilates include improved posture and
the development of long, lean muscles and a strong core as well as
improved posture and flexibility. The more health related
benefits include increased lung capacity and circulation as well as
rehabilitation after injury. Athletes and dancers especially have
found that Pilates increases their strength and flexibility and also
helps to prevent injury.
Pilates can be individually modified and can therefore be helpful
to those with medical conditions such as asthma, scoliosis,
hernias, back and knee problems and other injuries. It can be
used to speed physical therapy programs and the recovery of soft
tissue injuries.
Pregnant women can also benefit from Pilates because it can help
them learn proper breathing and body alignment. After
pregnancy, Pilates can be used to re-shape and tone the body.
The Pilates equipment supports all parts of the body and includes
spring tension, straps for the arms and legs, and support for the
neck and back. Although with “mat work” exercises, the Pilates
system works to strengthen and support the entire body. After a
Pilates workout, you will feel calm and more emotionally balanced.
popular workout system for both the mind and body. With the
use of special equipment, Pilates is designed to stretch and
strengthen the body while also relieving stress.
Pilates is a safe exercise system focused on strengthening weaker
muscles and elongating the body rather than building bulk. It is a
series of precise movements that emphasizes proper breathing,
spinal and pelvic alignment, core strength and good quality
movement rather than repetition.
People of all ages, body types, and fitness levels have had great
results from doing Pilates including professional dancers and
athletes. The benefits of Pilates include improved posture and
the development of long, lean muscles and a strong core as well as
improved posture and flexibility. The more health related
benefits include increased lung capacity and circulation as well as
rehabilitation after injury. Athletes and dancers especially have
found that Pilates increases their strength and flexibility and also
helps to prevent injury.
Pilates can be individually modified and can therefore be helpful
to those with medical conditions such as asthma, scoliosis,
hernias, back and knee problems and other injuries. It can be
used to speed physical therapy programs and the recovery of soft
tissue injuries.
Pregnant women can also benefit from Pilates because it can help
them learn proper breathing and body alignment. After
pregnancy, Pilates can be used to re-shape and tone the body.
The Pilates equipment supports all parts of the body and includes
spring tension, straps for the arms and legs, and support for the
neck and back. Although with “mat work” exercises, the Pilates
system works to strengthen and support the entire body. After a
Pilates workout, you will feel calm and more emotionally balanced.
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North Orange County and West Hollywood
Phone: (626) 393-6283
Email: sharmila@coreartscenter.com
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Phone: (626) 393-6283
Email: sharmila@coreartscenter.com
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