Core
Considerations
If
you've ever dreamed of looking and moving like a classically trained
dancer, the Pilates Method might put that dream within reach.
The Pilates Method develops a strong "core," or body
center. This center includes deep layers of muscle that control the
abdominal sheath, the spine, and the pelvic and shoulder girdles. The
same muscle groups that give dancers their long, sleek appearance and
graceful movements. A strong, integrated "core" provides symmetry
in both appearance and movement.
Fountain
of Youth
Along
with graying hair, the loss of flexibility and muscle tone signal
the onset of aging. Cosmetics can hide the external effects, but
only intelligent exercise can stay the decline of suppleness, muscle
mass, and bone density. Weight training builds short, bulky muscles.
The Pilates Method strengthens and stretches simultaneously,
promoting the rehydration of connective tissues and joints while
helping you develop muscle mass and bone density, effectively reversing
the effects of aging from the inside out. |
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For
the Fitness Fiend
Even
if your routine includes aerobics and weight training, the Pilates
Method will help balance your body conditioning. The Pilates
Method works with the whole body, including ankles and feet. No
muscle or joint get left out. By strengthening weak muscles, stretching
the strong muscles, your entire physique is balanced for peak performance
in any sport.
Mind-Body
and More
"The
mind itself builds the body," Joseph Pilates once said. Any successful
athlete would agree. In sports, the "zone" describes this
mind-body connection. By emphasizing complete concentration, proper
breathing, and correct spinal and pelvic alignment, the Pilates Method
trains you to integrate mind and body in every session.
Who's
Got Time?
Try
the Pilates Method for 55 minutes, 3 days a week and you'll see
tangible results in about one month. Joseph Pilates once said, "In
ten sessions, you'll feel the difference, in 20 you'll see the difference,
and in 30 you'll have a whole new body."
Safe
and Effective
Joseph Pilates developed his exercise system to help
heal injured dancers. No other system of exercise works so gently with
your body, at any level of fitness, while challenging you to make dramatic
progress. Physical therapists still refer patients for Pilates Method
rehabilitation because it works. Many exercises can be performed in
a reclining or sitting position, and the highly specialized Pilates
Method equipment can be graduated to your level of strength and
mobility. For the athlete and the novice alike, the Pilates Method
delivers a dynamic and total body workout.
