PILATES Pilates is an excersice program or series of excercises (designed by Joseph Pilates back in 1920)focused on tightening and strengthening all the torso muscles. The abs, legs and actually your whole body will thighten& get stronger, without building body mass. Positioning, breathing, concentration all are very important for getting the desired results. Pilates excercises are meant to give stress on controlled movement in conjunction with correct form and are supposed to engage the mind as well as the body. Benefits of Pilates include increased flexibility in the body, lean muscles, improved posture and improved coordination which all leads to increased strenght. Pilates can be performed by everyone young, old, strong, weak, flexible, inflexible, sedentary or atletic. What do i wear? Ideally trainers, leggings with a t-shirt or top, its recommanded to bring a sweater. No shoes necessary but socks areimportant as well as a towel. |
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