What is Pilates?

Joseph Pilates created the Pilates fitness program as an effective way to help people maintain their fitness goals the easy way. This form of fitness hits the fitness world like storm! Pilates is synonymous with slow exercise that focuses on how each move is carried out. This practice focuses on quality and never on quantity.

The body moves according to the instructions it receives from the mind – simple, but a basic premise that all Pilates students must remember. The goal of every student is an overwhelming desire to improve them self, both in how they appear and their wellbeing. Increasing muscle mass is not the goal of Pilates. By mastering the disciplines of the mind, the body will in turn react by moving freely and accurately. Pilates can be practice easily with or without machines. The philosophy fuelling it focuses on these vital areas-centering, concentration, control, precision, breathing, and flowing movement.

It is crucial to follow exactly the moves as defined by the instructor as every little action in Pilates has its own meaning. Today, this form of fitness program has become very popular as people turn to this program to help achieve better health and a more peaceful state of mind. During these stressful times, this seems to be a very good option for achieving inner balance while sculpting the body to create an even more desirable aesthetic appeal. It is so easy to practice, simply order a DVD and start using it in the comforts of your own home. If you are using a Pilates machine, they are really affordable that anyone can purchase them. It even accommodates pregnant women and children. Pilates are especially helpful to assist during the recovery from a physical injury and this is how the story of Moira Merrithew starts with Pilates. She later met Romana Kryzanawska who is one of Joseph Pilates’ disciples. She introduced Moira to this sport and Moira’s interest and dedication for Pilates made Stott Pilates a reality.

Pilates had greatly expanded on the idea of sculpting the body through gentle systematic moves and change the worldwide perception of how sports could be. Finally people realize that the goal of sports is not to win, but to create a new level of health and happiness that anyone can enjoy without the pressure of being better than the next person. This is about being your best and achieving inner balance and harmony.

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