Benefits of a Regular Pilates Practice
Pilates is a form of body conditioning created by Joseph H. Pilates in the early 20th Century. The earliest records of it first showing up in the United States are in the 1920s. His methods are designed to stretch, strengthen, and align the body without excessive strain on joints.
What is Pilates?
The Pilates Method is a system of exercises that balances strength and flexibility, improving posture, reducing stress and creating muscularity with a leaner look. The method is designed to engage the mind and condition the total body.
The specialized equipment we use is designed with spring tension. This uniquely offers you the ability to challenge your body in resistance while also giving you support as you become more and more skilled with the movements.
As you advance and gain familiarity, the work adds more challenges through coordination, and connection of flow from exercise to exercise. These progressions task your mind and body to be focused – truly brain-training exercise!
Benefits of Pilates:
- Increase muscular strength and stability
- Improve flexibility and joint range of motion
- Reduce the risk of injury
- Aid recovery after injury
- Enhance development of specific sport related skills – agility, balance, and coordination
Ever wondered what Pilates can do for you? Come in and experience it for yourself! Get to know the Pilates Reformer in one of our highly intuitive private, semi-private, or group equipment classes (max of 4 people).
Who uses Pilates?
Pilates is currently being used by people of all walks of life. Amateur to pro athletes, prenatal/postnatal women, teenagers to seniors. As Pilates is a non-impact form of exercise, it has become widely used in helping those who are post rehab to continue building strength and functionality.
In each 50-55 minute class, you’ll get a chance to experience the Pilates Method while utilizing a specialized piece of Pilates equipment known as the Reformer. The method of low impact resistance exercises balance, core strength, and overall flexibility to achieve a mind/body challenge.
Find out how Pilates can benefit YOU:
FAQs
We understand when you’re first getting started with Pilates that you might have some questions. Below we’ve included some of the most common ones – so please read on.
If you have a question that isn’t covered here – we’d love to hear it! Please drop us a note and we’d be happy to give an “A” to your “Q.”
I'm new to Pilates. What is the best way to start?
And then, if you choose to join group reformer classes, you’ll not only be more comfortable with the pace, but you’ll understand how to apply proper technique and experience greater benefits. Click here to see Intro Package Details.
How can beginners get the most benefit from Pilates?
What is Pilates?
· Poor posture and sedentary living: modern living frequently calls for us to be in stationary positions, whether we’re sitting at the computer, driving, watching TV, playing video games or working at a desk. These activities require little or poor use of our postural muscles
· Stress, from the everyday stuff to the extraordinary stuff – we know stress accumulates in your body.
In our hectic day to-day lives, it’s easy to fall into patterns that are inefficient for our joints and muscles and, over time, could set you up for injury. Pilates primarily incorporates proper activation of the core, relaxation and breathing techniques and stretching.
It also helps with brain-training as it requires mindfulness and concentration so you can execute accurate and organized movement. Practicing Pilates regularly helps you become aware of your patterns and puts you on a course toward efficient movement and injury prevention.
Is Pilates a good workout for men?
Pilates has never been “just for women” and its benefits are certainly not gender-biased. In the 1920’s Joseph Pilates , an avid boxer, swimmer and gymnast, introduced his method as a way to help injured athletes return to exercise and maintain fitness. The Pilates method has become well established in fitness and is practiced by athletes and celebrities such as Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, and Tiger Woods. They use Pilates as cross-training to maintain core strength, flexibility and focus.
Want to introduce a man in your life to Pilates? Consider booking semi-private sessions so that you can work out together. You’ll leave the studio refreshed and relaxed which makes a great beginning to a date night!
What do I wear for Pilates?
For our guys, no baggy shorts! Our male clients typically wear an Under Armour support short underneath regular workout shorts; or a long lightly fitted pant.
What results can I expect from doing Pilates?
How soon will I see results?
Will I be sore from my session?
I’m pregnant. Is Pilates good for me?
Our recommendation is that you take private sessions when you are pregnant. Since your body is undergoing constant changes to accommodate the baby, personal modifications have to be made that can most easily be addressed one-on-one.
Also, read more about the benefits of Pilates for after pregnancy.
I have a bad back. Is Pilates OK for me to do?
Our Teachers provide exercise modifications to accommodate your needs, watch how your strength gains develop, and continually challenge you within your range of physical ability.
It is advised that you consult your physician before starting any fitness routine.