Pilates is a Workout!
Joseph Pilates created Pilates as a method of body conditioning, which he called Contrology.
There are over 500 different exercises performed on five unique pieces of apparatus. Each exercise is done in a particular sequence, with a minimum number of repetitions and a high degree of precision and mental focus.
The Classical, Traditional Pilates method captures the benefits of Eastern exercise philosophies, such as yoga, by emphasizing mental focus, breathing and flexibility.
Pilates also maximizes strength and endurance, which is the focus of traditional forms of Western exercise methods.
By blending the best of these approaches, the Pilates method trains the mind and body to work together toward the goal of overall fitness.
