What Is Pilates

There are countless numbers of exercise programs on
the market that make empty promises with little
results to show from the intense workouts.

Pilates, however, is not one of those who offer empty
promises. The Pilates program offers low impact
exercises, which balance the body as well as the mind.

The program focuses on the core postural muscles.
These muscles are what keep the body balanced and
provide support to the spine. Pilates teaches
awareness of breathing and alignment of the spine.

Pilates was built on the idea of muscle control. Each
movement is regulated and there are no sloppy,
uncontrolled movements.

Every Pilates exercise must be performed with exact
control of all body parts to avoid injury and produce
positive results. Pilates doesn’t focus on intensity
or multiple reps, but proper form and effective
results.

Precision is also key in Pilates. Every movement has a
purpose. Every instruction is important to the success
of the program. Leaving out any details forsakes the
intrinsic value of the exercise.

The focus is more on doing one perfect and precise
movement instead of halfhearted ones. This precision
becomes second nature and carries over into everyday
life.

Concentration is just as important as control and
precision. Pilates demands intense focus. Beginners
learn to pay attention to their bodies and build very
small delicate fundamental movements and controlled
breathing.

There have even been studies in providing relief from
the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Centering plays
an important part in Pilates.

By centering parts of the body such as the abdomen,
lower back, hips and buttocks, also known as the
powerhouse, the body is able to draw energy and flow
it outwards to the extremities.