Pilates is a full body conditioning program, developed in the 1920′s by Joseph Pilates. His emphasis was focused on professional dancers and athletes, who often sustained injuries that resulted in disabilities that prevented them from continuing their current professions. This revolutionary program of Pilates focuses on training the mind and body to work together more effectively and efficiently.
 
Pilates can dramatically transform the way the body looks, feels, and performs. It incorporates modern exercise science and rehabilitation principles, eliminating contraindicated movements while emphasizing neutral alignment, core stability and peripheral mobility. It builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body and a flat abdomen. It teaches body awareness, good posture and easy, graceful movement. Pilates improves flexibility, agility and economy of motion. Pilates is a safe form of movement making it optimal for clients that need to rehabilitate injuries. 

Pilates exercises train several muscle groups at once in smooth, continuous movements. By developing proper technique, clients can actually re-train their body to move in safer, more efficient patterns of motion – invaluable for injury recovery, good posture and optimal health. No other exercise system is so gentle to the body while giving it a challenging workout. Many of the exercises are performed in reclining or sitting positions, and most are low impact and partially weight bearing