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| What
is Pilates ? |
| Pilates
is a body conditioning method that works in a different way
to other fitness techniques. Targeting the deep postural muscles,
Pilates works by building strength from the inside out, rebalancing
the body and bringing it into correct alignment. It helps to
reshape your body, which will become longer, leaner and more
toned. It will also improve your posture, achieving the perfect
balance between strength and flexibility, and it is a great
way to relive unwanted stress and tension. It's slow, controlled
approach means that it gives much longer-term results - and
it is especially recommended by medical specialists for those
with back problems. Benefits
of Pilates |
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| Background
of Pilates |
| The
Pilates method was developed by the late Joseph Pilates, born
in 1880 in Germany. He was a keen sportsman who developed talents
in sports as varied as diving, gymnastics and boxing. He studied
many different disciplines and, drawing from each of them, formulated
a system that worked for his own body - this became known as
the Pilates method. After moving to New York in the 1920's his
studio soon attracted the city's elite with actors, dancers
and athletes finding that his exercises perfected and complemented
their traditional programme and catered for their individual
needs - building strength without adding bulk, balancing that
strength with flexibility and achieving the perfect harmony
between mind and body. Benefits
of Pilates |
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