Pilates
Pilates (pronounced puh-LA-tees) is a strength training system. It is a tool for physical therapy, a light morning workout, or an intense fully-body experience. It is an injury-proofer, a posture corrector, and some of the smartest exercise you can do.
With a set of almost 400 exercises, the Pilates system focuses on the core muscles —the abdominal, pelvic, and back muscles. Originally developed as a form of physical therapy for people with severe postural and skeletal problems, it has evolved over the last 50 years into a versatile workout suitable for all ages, sizes, body types, and athletic abilities. Pilates works to strengthen the body from the inside out, starting with the deep skeletal muscles, which govern joint stability, and moving all the way out to the surface "global mobilizers" (otherwise known as the muscles you'd like to be showing off at the beach).
If you're looking for a gentle way to start moving toward better health, a non-pharmaceutical solution to your lower back pain, or an edge to improve your performance in a sport or activity, Pilates can help. We can show you how.