Pilates
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Pilates is a type of mind-body exercise developed in the early 20th
century by German physical trainer Joseph Pilates, after whom it was
named. Pilates called his method "Contrology". Pilates uses a
combination of around 50 repetitive exercises to spur muscle exertion.
Each exercise flows from the "five essentials": breath, cervical
alignment, rib and scapular stabilization, pelvic mobility, and
utilization of the transversus abdominis.
Mat Pilates is a strengthening and lengthening form of
exercise that focuses on your core (trunk) muscles while also training
your arms and legs. Mat Pilates is based on the original exercises
Joseph Pilates developed to strengthen his own body as a young man.
The Reformer adds another layer to beginner Mat Pilates
Exercises. Along with the ability to work the body with heavy or light
spring resistance, controlling the movement of the carriage offers an
added challenge.