WHY PILATES

Why Choose Pilates?

Pilates is more than just a workout; it's a transformative body conditioning system that's both gentle and athletic. It's known for delivering "feel good" results that reshape your body and mind. Whether you're an athlete, a tech professional, or someone in physical therapy, Pilates offers benefits that extend far beyond weight loss.

Pilates is a versatile fitness system that caters to a wide range of individuals.

Benefits of Pilates

Regular Pilates practitioners report a host of benefits:

• Improved posture and muscle tone
• Increased flexibility and muscle control
• Enhanced alignment, coordination, and balance
• Increased lung capacity and uniformly developed muscles
• Better sleep, increased energy, stress relief, and reduced fatigue or chronic pain

The History of Pilates and Contrology

Pilates was developed in the early 20th century by Joe Pilates, a German physical trainer. Despite being a frail child with asthma, rickets, and rheumatic fever, Joe transformed his body through diligent work and study of anatomy.

Joe's vision of physical fitness was the "attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily, and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneously zest and pleasure."

He developed a system of exercises he called "Contrology," promoting complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit. Through Contrology, practitioners develop natural rhythm and coordination, enhancing all subconscious activities. Today, Pilates is practiced worldwide and continues to grow in popularity due to its ability to improve physical and mental health.