What is Pilates (pi – LAH – teez)?

Pilates is a unique system of stabilizing, strengthening and stretching exercises  developed over 70 years ago by Joseph H. Pilates.  He used his system to rehabilitate patients during WWI.  He attached springs to the hospital beds to help support and strengthen his patients.  These spring-based exercises became the basis for the “Reformer.”  Pilates came to the US in 1926 and began his lifelong work training dancers and athletes in New York City.

What kind of results can be achieved with these workouts?

The combination of strengthening, cardiovascular and lengthening exercises develops long, lean muscles, improves posture, increases metabolism and adds flexibility to the spine.  Pilates changes body composition (muscle to fat ratio).  It attacks excess bulk in the hips and thighs and tightens the body’s core muscles for rock-hard abs.  Our clients consistently report a significant loss of inches from attending three sessions per week.