Pilates is an alternative form of exercise that has a proven history of simultaneously strengthening, stretching and defining all muscle groups while aligning the body and eliminating excess tension. Everyone can benefit from Pilates, regardless of your age or physical fitness level. Whether you are 20 or 60, injury free or suffering from an ailment, Pilates is for you!

The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning was developed by Joseph H. Pilates (1881 - 1967) and has been practiced for decades in the dance community since 1925, when Joseph started a studio in New York City. It has just recently gained momentum in the mainstream fitness industry, as more people are seeking a safer and more natural total body workout.  

Pilates is a precise set of movements using specialized spring resistant equipment to create longer, leaner and more limber muscles while strengthening the ‘powerhouse’. A strong powerhouse, which includes the abdominal, gluteal, and lower back muscles, creates a firm foundation for movement and reduces the risk of injury. 

Pilates helps, among other things, to improve and/or increase:

• Flexibility;
• Joint range of motion;
• Overall body strength;
• Balance and coordination;
• Athletic performance;
• Bone density;
• Circulation of blood flow;
• Postural alignment; and
• Muscle tone