WHAT IS PILATES?
Pilates is a form of exercise, developed by Joseph Pilates, which emphasizes the development of the body through core strength, flexibility, and awareness in order to support
The top benefits of doing Pilates that people report are that they become stronger, longer, leaner, and move more efficiently with less injury. All exercises are developed with modifications so the workout can be that can make a workout safe and challenging for a person at any level.
Core strength is the foundation of Pilates. The core muscles are the deep internal muscles of the abdomen and back. When the core muscles are strong and doing their job, they work in tandem with the more superficial muscles of the trunk to support the spine and movement. As you develop your core strength, you develop stability throughout your entire torso.
The six Pilates principles – center, control, flow, breath, precision