PILATES FOR EVERYONE
Improve Body With Pilates
The Pilates Method
Pilates is a system of repetitive exercises performed on a mat or other equipment to promote strength, stability, and flexibility. Pilates exercises develop the body through muscular effort that stems from the core. The technique cultivates awareness of the body to support everyday movements that are efficient and graceful. As such, Pilates has been popular among dancers but it appeals to a wider audience. The Pilates Method was developed by Joseph Pilates during the 1920s.
Pilates advocates tout the core-strengthening benefits of the method to improve posture and balance. Pilates targets the “powerhouse” muscles, which include the glutes, hips, pelvic floor, and lower back. Similar to yoga, the Pilates Method encourages deep, conscious breathing. Pilates is widely used in rehabilitation settings but is also beneficial to fitness advocates and elite athletes alike.1
Learn more about the Pilates Method and its benefits to find out if it’s the right style of fitness for you.
The 6 Pilates Principles
There are six pilkates principles. They summarize the philosophy of the Pilates method and are essential to getting the most out of every exercise.
This is the practice of bringing your awareness to the center of your body – the area between the lower ribs and pubic bone. This central region of the core powers all Pilates exercises.
By focusing on each exercise with your full attention, you will yield maximum results from each movement.
Complete muscular control requires conscious, deliberate movement and is emphasized in every Pilates exercise.
Sustained awareness ensures that each movement is precise. This means the appropriate placement of each body part, and focusing on proper alignment and core engagement.
Joseph Pilates advocated for using the lungs to strongly pump the air fully in and out of the body. Most Pilates exercises coordinate with the breath since the breath is integral to the method.
Pilates exercises are not meant to be rigid. Fluidity, grace, and ease are applied to every movement. The idea is that the energy of an exercise performed from the central “powerhouse” connects each part of the body to move in a single fluid motion. Pilates equipment such as the reformer is a great indicator of flow since it functions best when a practitioner is performing movements with both precision and fluidity.
tHE Benefits of Pilates
Reduce Stress
Boosted Energy Levels
Work The Whole Body
Helps Maintain Weight
Improve Your Posture
video courses
MORNING PILATES
Wake up with this 20 Minute Morning Pilates class. This full body workout will strengthen the entire body and leave you feeling more energised and ready for your day!
20 MINUTE FULL BODY WORKOUT
I hope you enjoy this 20 minute full body intermediate Pilates workout. You can do this workout at-home or anywhere, no equipment needed! Enjoy.
30 MIN PILATES
I hope you enjoy this 30-Minute Full Body Pilates Workout, designed to tone and sculpt the entire body. Hope you are well and staying safe.
GENTLE PILATES FLOW
Gentle Pilates Workout is perfect for those days when you need to slow things down and re-connect with your body and breath.
FULL BODY PILATES WORKOUT
Hope you enjoy this new Full Body Pilates Workout! If you are joining the 7 Day Move With Me Series, this is your workout for Day 1
FULL BODY BARRY & PILATES
I hope you enjoy this new Full Body Barre & Pilates Workout. All you need is a mat and a chair (or anything you can hold on to).
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