Pilates Fitness

Background to Pilates.

Pilates is not new. It is an exercise discipline that gained popularity with dancers in New York during the 1920s. However Joseph Hubertus born in Germany during the 1880s originally developed some of his methods with prisoners of war who had lost limbs or suffered injury.

His work with dancers was far removed from his earlier remedial work. A lot of his methods were drawn from Tai Chi and Yoga. Unfortunately we only have material from his later days of practice and many of those exercises are very unsuitable for the general public!!! Pilates Fitness combines the best principles of Pilates with sports science and research from the 21st Century. Simply that! Pilates Fitness is a modern contemporary approach to an old exercise discipline.

What will I gain from Pilates Fitness?

Pilates Fitness is a method of exercise that will condition and tone the body. Its methods are very different from many traditional types of exercise. The aim is to work muscles from the inside out, creating a stronger flatter mid section, improved posture, muscle balance, realigning the spine and improving both the function and appearance of the body.

Pilates Fitness is a relaxing and individual programme which works both the body & mind. Pilates Fitness is also aimed at relieving stress and can help improve sleep patterns and tension, specifically in the neck and shoulders.

Who is Pilates Fitness For?

Everybody! Pilates Fitness is recommended by for those recovering from back problems, weak abdominals (core stability), stress incontinence and poor posture. Pilates Fitness is an ideal form of rehabilitation. These classes are suitable for the older adult and for those with special needs such as MS, hip, knee replacements and arthritis. Pilates Fitness is also an ideal additional type of exercise for runners, advanced fitness enthusiasts and dancers who will benefit from increased flexibility and core stability.

Classes are suitable for post natal mums and will help increase function and repair of the pelvic floor along with suitable exercises for the mid section. Tension and muscle imbalance can occur from both breast and bottle-feeding; as it is easy to adapt poor posture when new mothers are stressed and tired. Pilates Fitness will not only exercise all the right muscles but will give mum that time out she deserves.