Developed from the 1920s by the legendary physical training Joseph H Pilates, the Pilates traditional method is a series of 34 movements across a wide range of specially designed exercise equipment, used for Fitness Pilates and Rehabilitation Pilates. Modern Pilates has modified and adapted many exercises to make Pilates more functional for our lifestyles today.Pilates is not just a series of exercises, it is a way of life. It will not only change the way you look, but how you think and feel, increasing your understanding of your body, the most precious gift we have.
The Principles
There are 8 principles of the Pilates Technique combining eastern and western philosophies teaching you to breathe with movement whilst incorporating control, centering, precision and isolation within a flowing movement.