The
Pilates Method is designed to strengthen muscles by primarily focusing on the
development of a strong body center or "core"
(abdominal and postural muscles). The rest of the body can be safely stretched
and conditioned. The Pilates Method emphasizes total body alignment.
Abdominal and lower back stabilization result in improved posture, flexibility,
strength, endurance and coordination. Pilates (pronounced puh-la-tees), is a
fantastic adjunct to complete any individual’s conditioning program.
The
original method, developed by German-born fitness expert Joseph Pilates in the
1920’s, was based on a series of exercises performed on a mat. The Mat Program
at Tenley Sport & Health is a supervised fitness class consisting of nearly 40
exercises — a cross between calisthenics, breathing and stretching movements,
designed to strengthen abdominal and back muscles while increasing flexibility,
range of motion and muscular tone. The method’s goal (beyond slimming and
strengthening) is to create a fusion of body and mind, so that without thinking
about it you'll move with economy, grace and balance, you will hold yourself
regally and you will use your body to the greatest advantage, making the most of
its strengths,
counteracting its weaknesses and correcting its imbalances.
Remember, performing
Pilates-style workouts can strengthen, lengthen, stretch, balance, tone, relax
AND energize your
body in a short amount of time. But you must do them at least 2 – 3 times per
week in order to see significant results fast. The great thing about Pilates
method exercise is that, once you learn
to do the movements well, it’s extremely enjoyable.
The
Pilates Method is designed to strengthen muscles by primarily focusing on the
development of a strong body center or "core"
(abdominal and postural muscles). The rest of the body can be safely stretched
and conditioned. The Pilates Method emphasizes total body alignment.
Abdominal and lower back stabilization result in improved posture, flexibility,
strength, endurance and coordination. Pilates (pronounced puh-la-tees), is a
fantastic adjunct to complete any individual’s conditioning program.
The
original method, developed by German-born fitness expert Joseph Pilates in the
1920’s, was based on a series of exercises performed on a mat. The Mat Program
at Tenley Sport & Health is a supervised fitness class consisting of nearly 40
exercises — a cross between calisthenics, breathing and stretching movements,
designed to strengthen abdominal and back muscles while increasing flexibility,
range of motion and muscular tone. The method’s goal (beyond slimming and
strengthening) is to create a fusion of body and mind, so that without thinking
about it you'll move with economy, grace and balance, you will hold yourself
regally and you will use your body to the greatest advantage, making the most of
its strengths,
counteracting its weaknesses and correcting its imbalances.
Remember, performing
Pilates-style workouts can strengthen, lengthen, stretch, balance, tone, relax
AND energize your
body in a short amount of time. But you must do them at least 2 – 3 times per
week in order to see significant results fast. The great thing about Pilates
method exercise is that, once you learn
to do the movements well, it’s extremely enjoyable.