“CHANGE HAPPENS THROUGH MOVEMENT, AND MOVEMENT HEALS” —JOSEPH PILATES
WHAT IS PILATES? Pilates was originally created in the early 1900s as a series of exercises based on connecting the body, mind, and spirit. Joseph Pilates designed this comprehensive program with focus on elongating and strengthening the body using specific movements and resistive equipment. Here are some famous people who do Pilates: 1. Selena Gomez 2. Madonna 3. Antonio Brown 4. LeBron James 5. Reese Witherspoon 6. Tiger Woods But you do not have to be famous or an elite athlete to benefit. WHY IS PILATES RIGHT FOR YOU? 1. Build lean muscle and improve strength. Pilates focuses on quality movements performed with control and precision. The exercises balance strength with flexibility to build lean muscle while developing foundational strength for your spine and limbs. 2. Restore balance and efficiency to your muscles. Believe it or not, you have certain muscles that you use more than others. Over time, this imbalance leads to back and neck pain and injury. Pilates helps balance your muscles so that you use them all together instead of one muscle doing the job of three or four. Now, doesn’t that just sound more efficient? 3. Competitive edge. There are some beastly young NFL guys out there doing Pilates. Why? Because it helps to improve flexibility, balance, and strength. Supplementing your
normal strength-based gym routine or sport with Pilates as cross training helps stretch, strengthen, and lengthen key muscles that give you the extra power for your desired sport. 4. Better posture.
We all fight the same battle: us versus gravity. Our jobs have us hunched over our computers and our kids have us hunched over to pick them up. The best way to win the battle against gravity is a Pilates routine to strengthen the muscles that naturally help to elongate and stabilize your spine. Human: 1; Gravity: 0.
5. Positive mindset. Pilates improves circulation, oxygenating the blood and replenishing cells throughout your body. This increase blood flow to the brain, helps you focus, and improves your mental outlook. 6. Working through injury . Whether you have shoulder pain or had a recent surgery, Pilates is a safe, low-impact alternative to heavy weight lifting or high-impact activities. With a solid balance of stretching and strengthening, Pilates is a great way to restore your body during injury while still receiving a fantastic workout! Pilates is just like any other commitment. It takes an investment of time and energy. But, if you commit to a few times a week for a few weeks, you’ll notice the results for your mind and body. Pilates isn’t just for a select few athletes, celebrities, and dancers. Everyone can benefit from Pilates!
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