So What is Pilates?
Pilates was developed by a German man named Joseph Pilates. As a child, he was chronically ill, but he was determined to make himself healthy and strong. This set him on the path to becoming a body builder. He also studied anatomy and sampled as many types of exercises as he could. Because of his knowledge of anatomy and exercise he began working as a nurse. This is where the Pilates method begins to take form. He began experimenting by attaching springs to the beds and developing exercises to help tone and heal the wounded soldiers. It was the beginning of our modern-day reformer!
The Pilates method is both a physical and mental workout. Joseph Pilates believed that the core was the “powerhouse” of the body; thus, there is a focus on the core in every Pilates class. The core encompasses everything from your Transverse Abdominus to your back muscles to your Pelvic Floor. Read more about what pilates entails.
Fun Facts About Pilates
The title of Pilates elder is applied to people who were original students of Joseph Pilates, creator of the Pilates Method of Exercise. There were just a few original students who went on to found their own studios and teach the Pilates Method. Several of them are very well known names in Pilates today, and most Pilates teachers can trace their "lineage" back to one of these original students. Learn more about the Elders who shaped the way Pilates spread through the world.
Pilates classes also build overall body strength, flexibility, and create lean muscle tone. In terms of mental benefits, you may feel less stressed and more focused. Due to its low-impact nature, Pilates is for everyone across all walks of life. In addition, you can modify exercises to suit your practice. Because of this, it’s difficult to plateau in your practice. Pilates is truly a lifelong fitness regimen. Get started today with a Free Intro Class at our Oro Valley, Arizona studio!
