Pilates pronounced (puh-la-teez) was created by German born Josef (Joseph) Pilates out of necessity to rehabilitate detainees of internment camp during WWI. While in the camp himself, he developed exercises with the tools that were available such as bed springs to allow bed ridden patients to exercise. This device is known today as the Cadillac.
In the early 1920’s Pilates immigrated to the US and settled in New York City. There he opened an exercise studio where he trained and rehabilitated dancers. Dance legends such as George Balanchine and Martha Graham were two of his students and incorporated Pilates into their training. Originally, Pilates named this method of physical fitness-Contrology and defined it as “the comprehensive integration of body, mind and spirit”.
Among the benefits of Pilates are:
· Increased flexibility
· Increased body awareness
· Increased core strength
· Preventing / helping joint injuries
Pilates has its own original distinguishing movements and also borrows from dance, yoga, and gymnastics. One can get a great workout with only a mat. Moreover it will enhance any sport or activity as it emphasizes proper breathing, and integrates the trunk, pelvic alignment, and shoulder girdle.
Check with natashalinton.com for more on Pilates and how to incorporate it into your current routine and lifestyle.
Copyright © 2008 by Natasha Linton
In the early 1920’s Pilates immigrated to the US and settled in New York City. There he opened an exercise studio where he trained and rehabilitated dancers. Dance legends such as George Balanchine and Martha Graham were two of his students and incorporated Pilates into their training. Originally, Pilates named this method of physical fitness-Contrology and defined it as “the comprehensive integration of body, mind and spirit”.
Among the benefits of Pilates are:
· Increased flexibility
· Increased body awareness
· Increased core strength
· Preventing / helping joint injuries
Pilates has its own original distinguishing movements and also borrows from dance, yoga, and gymnastics. One can get a great workout with only a mat. Moreover it will enhance any sport or activity as it emphasizes proper breathing, and integrates the trunk, pelvic alignment, and shoulder girdle.
Check with natashalinton.com for more on Pilates and how to incorporate it into your current routine and lifestyle.
Copyright © 2008 by Natasha Linton
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