A combination of rehabilitation, strength building, and postural exercise "Pilates" was founded in 1923 by Joseph Pilates. These yoga inspired exercises focus on enabling people to feel longer and stronger regardless of height by building a strong, lean abdomen and working joints individually. The "Reformer" is the machine that is used; accentuating the lengthening part of the workout using the body as resistance.
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Pilate Facts:
- improved flexibility
- increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of your body)
- balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body
- enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs
- improved stabilisation of your spine
- improved posture
- rehabilitation or prevention of injuries related to muscle imbalances
- improved physical coordination and balance
- relaxation of your shoulders, neck and upper back
- safe rehabilitation of joint and spinal injuries
- prevention of musculoskeletal injuries
- increased lung capacity and circulation through deep breathing.
- improved concentration
- increased body awareness
- stress management and relaxation.