What is Pilates?
Pilates is a system of exercises developed by Josef Pilates in the 1920’s. It focuses on exercising the deep stabilising muscles of the pelvis, while encouraging continual movement through the limbs. Because of the principles of Pilates - focus, core activation, lateral breathing and continuous, lengthening movement - you feel and see changes very quickly, and you get to know your body in the process. It helps you to confidently define and rely on your body in the way you want to.
It is fantastic as the first step in returning to exercise or overcoming injury. It will complement other exercise or sports, creating a strong central base of support, greater body awareness and lengthened muscle tone. Improvements in the range of movement, flexibility and coordination will be seen which will only help improve your performance in sports such as Karate and Jeet Kune Do among others.
- Improved posture, mobility and stabilisation
- Improved core endurance
- Release of muscle tension
- Strengthening of bones through weight bearing exercises which can aid sufferers and help prevent Osteoporosis
- Improves coordination, balance and concentration
- Relieves stress and helps with relaxation
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