BENEFITS OF CLASSICAL PILATES

What makes the Classical Pilates method unique and different from “modern Pilates” , is it’s flow and dynamics of the movements using the transitions as an exercise in weight transference between movements, connecting all movements from one to another. It emphasizes the athletic, corrective, and organic nature of the system.

In Peter Fiasca’s words, the Classical Pilates method is "the symphonic arrangement of all of our movements". It is “the art of flow”.

Whether you are experienced in Pilates or trying it out for the first time, with consistent work on the Pilates apparatus, you will feel better and see noticeable differences in your body.

The Classical Pilates exercise method for has been practiced for almost 90 years, but in recent years it has been a buzz word in the media because the movie stars and elite athletes use it to maintain their shape. Tiger Woods, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Madonna, Jennifer Aniston, Ali McGraw, Stefanie Powers have been using this technique for years because it is low impact, flattens the abdominal muscles and reshapes and tones the whole body without stressing the joints. Dancers, Golfers, Football players, tri-athletes, ice skaters and gymnasts all understand the importance of alignment to reduce muscle imbalance and use Pilates to improve muscle firing patterns for their activities.

The practice of Classical Pilates brings many benefits which include:

• flattening the abdomen,
• building stamina
• building strength,
• improving flexibility
• correcting musculo-skeletal imbalances,
• preventing back pain,
• correcting poor posture
• creating a longer and leaner body.
• increasing lung capacity,

Joseph Pilates said, “Health is a normal condition; it is our duty not only to attain it but to maintain it.”