What is Pilates?
An innovative system of mind-body exercise evolved from the principles of Joseph Pilates. At Dancers Studio, Pilates dramatically transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs. It builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body and a flat abdomen. It teaches body awareness, good posture and easy, graceful movement which is also good for dancing! Pilates improves flexibility, agility and body motion.
Pilates is a safe, sensible exercise system using a floor mat or equipment, that will help you look and feel your very best. No matter what your age or condition, it will work for you. It can even help alleviate back pain.
Pilates focuses on 6 concepts important concepts which includes centering, concentration, control, precision, breath and flow. These concepts focus not only on the physical aspect of Pilates but on your mental balance, grace and ease as well.
The Benefits of Pilates
- Pilates is a full-body workout. Pilates workouts promote strength and balanced muscle development.
- Pilates is adaptable to many fitness levels. With thousands of possible exercises, Pilates workouts can be tailored to individual needs.
- Creates strength without bulk. We build toned muscles that work perfectly within the context of the body as a whole, and the functional fitness needs of a person.
- Pilates develops core strength. The core muscles of the body are the back, abdomen, and pelvic floor. These muscles we rely on to support a strong back, good posture, and efficient movement. Pilates can help your Latin motion!
- Increases flexibility, improves posture and ups your energy! The more you exercise the more your flexibility, posture and energy improves.
- Promotes weight loss and a long, lean appearance. Pilates improves muscle tone, balances musculature, supports beautiful posture, and teaches you to move with ease and grace.
- Increases awareness of body and mind connection. In Pilates we practice each movement with total attention. Pilates is known as the "complete coordination of body, mind and spirit."
