Movement

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 What is Pilates?
Pilates is a form of exercise
developed by Joseph Pilates
which emphasizes the balance
development of the body through
core strenghts, flexibility and
awareness in order to support
efficient movement.
Pilates called his method Contrology
because he believed thay his method
uses

The mind
to control
the
muscles
 History of Pilates
Joseph Pilates designed a system of
exercise based on aerobics and
yoga postures of Surya
Namaskaras. Pilates was created
during the First World War for the
purpose of improving the
rehabilitation program for the many
returning veterans. Joseph Pilates
believed mental and physical health
He recommended a few precise
movements emphasizing control
and form to aid injured soldiers
in regaining their health by
strengthening, stretching, and
stabilizing key muscles. Pilates
created “The Pilates Principles”
to condition the entire body:
proper alignment, centering,
concentration, control, precision,
Main purpose of Pilates
Pilates is a mind-body intervention
that focuses on strength, core
stability, flexibility, muscle control,
posture and breathing. Many
people participate in a pilates
program for the following reasons:
Increased flexibility. Increased
confidence with movement and
aggravating activities.
 Benifits of Pilates
The health benefits of Pilates
include: 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.
 Types of Pilates

1. MAT
-performed on the floor.
2. Contemporary studio
Pilates
-fully equiped studios under expert
instruction and is seen by many as the
most comprehensive style.
 3. Group Reformer Pilates
-offers a dynamic and full
body workout all on one piece
of equipment: the reformer
-Reformer is all about flow
and classes will see you
being guided through a
series of exercise.
4. Clinical Pilates
-has recently popular
for its presumed link
to themedical
profession.
 5. Classical Pilates

- similar to studio because it typically

takes place in a fully equiped studios