All Things Pilates

Pilates is an innovative system of exercise designed to transform the way your body functions in everyday activities. Evolved out of Pilates builds strength, core stability, balance, flexibility, proprioception, and mental focus. Part of what sets Pilates apart from other types of workouts is the focus on the quality of movement over quantity of movement.

Joseph Pilates’ principles and teachings

Pilates benefits everyone. All ages, genders, and fitness abilities.

A proven system of exercise, Pilates transforms the way your body looks, feels, and performs. It teaches you how to connect your body, breathing, and alignment, and trains your mind and body to focus on every movement.

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Origins of Pilates

A German immigrant, Joseph Pilates opened his fitness studio in New York City in 1926. But his system of exercise (now called Pilates) started before Joe came to America, and was shaped by events before, during and after World War I.

When you decide to try Pilates, the first question is where to start. You can find Pilates at Pilates studios, health clubs, recreation centers (such as YMCAs and JCCs), and physical therapy clinics. Most people begin with Mat Pilates which is the foundation of Joseph Pilates’ regimen and progress to Pilates Equipment like the

Reformer,

Ladder Barrel,

Combo Chair

Pilates at Home

The majority of people start Pilates in a studio. Today, Pilates enthusiasts have options to practice Pilates at home using online instruction and workouts to supplement their studio work.