| One of the main benefits of Pilates is it refreshes | | | | body and it can be done almost anywhere at |
| your physical and mental well-being. Pilates is a series | | | | anytime.Some of the Pilate routines take less than 10 |
| of controlled movements that unite the body and | | | | minutes and are ideal for people who say they don't |
| mind and creates a direct connection to the | | | | have enough time to exercise. Who can't squeeze in |
| muscles.The benefit of Pilates is it helps condition | | | | 10 minutes out of your day to improve your health |
| your body without punishing it. It is designed to | | | | and well being?Some of the basic principles of the |
| stretch and strengthen muscle without adding | | | | Pilates philosophy include concentration and control. |
| bulk.The Pilates abdominal exercises require mental | | | | The emphasis is on the quality of the movement and |
| concentration along with coordinated breathing | | | | not the number of repetitions.Pilates movement also |
| beginning in the body's core (abdomen, back and | | | | includes centering and breathing which focuses |
| buttocks) to build a balanced strength and agility in | | | | attention to the body's core and breathing properly |
| your body.Joseph Pilates, a legendary physical trainer, | | | | to oxygenate the entire body and cleanse it of |
| developed this exercise system in the 1920's. Pilates | | | | impurities.Pilates teaches balance and control of the |
| routines can benefit men and women of any age no | | | | body and mind, strengthens bone density while |
| matter what physical condition you are in.It was | | | | improving muscle strength, flexibility and posture. |
| designed for people who recognize the importance of | | | | With Pilates you can even train the mind to relax and |
| providing a firm support system for the spine. Pilates | | | | control stress.You create the ability to maintain |
| movement places its focus on the body's core. It | | | | proper posture, increase joint range of motion, |
| works the deep muscles in the body creating a | | | | acquire a flat lean stomach, improve circulation, have |
| strong center.Pilates is more precise movements | | | | more stamina and better coordination.The Pilate |
| rather than a lot of repetitions of an exercise. It adds | | | | movements start, stay and end in the core. The |
| heightened body awareness and control because the | | | | benefit of Pilates are both emotional and physical. |
| mind engages the body during movement. Controlled | | | | Pilate routines help you achieve inner awareness and |
| breathing accompanies that movement.One of the | | | | calm along with a sense of mastering the mind and |
| exciting aspects of Pilates is that almost anyone can | | | | body. |
| do it. There is no bouncing, jarring or stress to your | | | | |