Benefits
The Pilates method is predicated on nine basic tenets.
CONCENTRATION, MIND-BODY CONDITIONING, RELAXATION, POSTURAL ALIGNMENT, FORM, STAMINA, FLOW, BREATHING, AND CORE
These nine principles working in concert with every movement will provide you these physical benefits in ONE sixty minute session per week:
- Stress relief
- Corrected muscular imbalances
- Firmer, leaner physique
- Reduced neck, back, and joint pain
- Restored optimal breathing patterns for an increased lung capacity
- Promotion of Robust Circulation
- Stronger Abdominals and Trunk
- Leaner legs
- Firmer butt
- Smaller waist
- Defined triceps
- Pre/Post Natal Pilates regimen
- Weight bearing exercises to help prevent osteoporosis
- Taller posture
- Renewed self-confidence!
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- Stronger and more defined midsection
- Increased flexibility of notoriously overtight muscles (pectorals, hamstrings, etc.)
- Taller posture
- Full body lean muscle growth
- Resistance movement followed by direct stretch to prevent thick muscle formation that makes you look shorter than you are!!
- Four phase exercise routine (Strength, balance, stretching, and endurance)
- Reduced risk of Alzheimers and dementia
- Better cognitive function
- Increased muscle mass
- "Cage-spot" to protect seniors at all times
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- Sports specific core training for rotational sports (Golf, Tennis, Baseball, etc.)