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WHAT IS PILATES

WHAT IS PILATES

Created by German, Joseph Pilates, a physical culturist from Germany, Pilates is a form of rehabilitative exercise that aims to balance the body, mind, and spirit equally. Personal choices and experiences led Joeseph to believe that the modern lifestyle – bad posture,...

5 COMMON MYTHS ABOUT PILATES

5 COMMON MYTHS ABOUT PILATES

Pilates is only for women… Pilates is more often than not perceived as a ‘women’s’ activity. Let me assure you; this is utter nonsense! Not only was Pilates invented by a man (Joseph Pilates), but loads of high-profile male athletes (as well as famous celebrities) use...

10 REASONS TO TRY PILATES!

10 REASONS TO TRY PILATES!

1. Pilates helps to re-align the spine Your spine supports the weight of your body and allows your body to move with ease and comfort. That’s the theory anyway. But in practice, hours spent sitting in front of a computer screen or slumped in front of a TV means that...