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What is Pilates

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

“If at the age of 30 you are stiff and out of shape you are old. If at the age of 60 you are supple and strong then you are young“. Joseph Pilates

Pilates is an extremely safe and effective exercise programme. It focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the spine correctly aligned as well as working on the strength, mobility and flexibility of the whole body. As a form of meditation it will focus the mind, leaving you feeling less stressed and improving your feelings of wellbeing. Pilates works on correcting muscle imbalances and reduces the risk of back problems. (more…)

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Pilates – That’S Hot

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

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Developed from rehabilitation techniques; Pilates is a safe, sensible exercise system. By emphasizing proper breathing, it gets your mind and body in tune with one another.

The originator, Joseph Pilates, was the son of a prize winning gymnast in Germany; were Joseph was born. A sickly child, Joseph began his life’s journey to fitness and health at an early age. By the time he was 14 he was modeling for anatomy charts. (more…)

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