About Pilates

PILATES
 
Pilates is the ultimate mind-body workout, a mental and physical body-conditioning programme which uses exercises to change the way we use our bodies. Pilates develops core stability, increases flexibility, lengthening and strengthening muscles which in turn improves posture and well-being.
Pilates is a  slow controlled low-impact exercise method that uses controlled. precise movements to develop flexibility and strength without building bulk.

The benefits of regular Pilates include:
 

• improved posture and increased core strength and stability
• Improved balance, coordination and body awareness
• prevent and rehabilitate injury
• correct muscle imbalance and improve
• breathing technique
• helps reshapreyour body which will become longer, leaner and more toned
• relieves unwanted stress and tension
   

Pilates challenges the fit yet is also an ideal exercise to develop strength after  many forms of illness or injury and is recommended by many health professionals such as physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors.
 
Pilates is suitable for:
 

• first time exercisers
• the elderly
• anyone wishing to improve their total fitness, posture and appearance
• professional athletes - advanced programmes can enhance performanc
• chronic back pain sufferers
• helps prevent and treat osteoporosis
• M.E. sufferers
• motor neurone disorders