Pilates Description
Pilates is a unique exercise phenomenon that has been gaining popularity over recent years.
Pilates incorporates strength and organisation of the body to achieve optimum breathing, posture and body balance. Since its inception by Joseph Pilates in 1920’s Pilates has undergone transitions and changes which reflect the increasing amount of information and research that exists in today’s modern world.
Pilates can be done in a variety of ways, on equipment to provide assistance or challange, as one on one tuition or in classes, as a mat class, or at home with an individually designed programme.
Benefits of Pilates
- It is low impact – body friendly
- connects breath and body
- teaches core stability and body alignment
- strengthens postural muscles and increases flexibility
- finds and uses the body’s full range of movement gaining and maintaining joint health
- reduces stress and increases energy
- can be adapted to suit anybody
Body in Motion offers a variety of options and locations to experience and learn about the wonders of Pilates training.