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History of Pilates
Pilates was
created in the early 1900’s by Joseph Pilates. He was such a weak, sickly child that it led him, in his teens, to put
together a set of movements and exercises to build his strength and fitness. He became one of the strongest and fittest people
in his time. Pilates has been used mainly by dancers since but has more recently become an increasingly popular way to exercise
for people in general (Fitness Pilates). Physiotherapists also prescribe Pilates exercises for people with all kinds of back
injuries and postural problems (Rehabilitation Pilates).
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What does Pilates involve?
Pilates is a complex form of exercise consisting
of 34 movements and exercises adapted and designed for every muscle group in the body. It is a slow relaxing way to exercise
carried out in a calm, safe environment enabling you to increase your self awareness, learn about breathing with movement,
body mechanics, balance, co-ordination, positioning of the body and spatial awareness; whilst lengthening, toning and improving
your overall strength, flexibility and fitness. Special focus and attention is placed on improving your posture by strengthening
both your core and postural muscles to try and gain a more balanced body and reducing the risk of future injury.
You will progress at your own pace in the classes and
as you do so you will learn to flow through the exercises and movements using the following 8 basic Pilates
principles:
Concentration, Breathing, Centring, Control, Precision,
Flowing movements, Isolation and Routine.
Some benefits of Pilates
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Increases strength
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Improves
posture
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Increases
mind/body awareness
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Increases
flexibility
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Improves
muscle tone and circulation
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Improves
balance, coordination and control
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Relieves
stiffness and tension
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Improves
bone density
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Excellent
for relaxation
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Suitable
for all ages and all fitness levels
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