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from:If you stick with Pilates faithfully, it will dramatically
change the way your body feels, looks and performs.
Pilates builds strength without having to worry about
excess bulk. It will create a sleek, toned body that has a
flat abdomen and slender thighs.
Pilates teaches good posture, body awareness and easy,
graceful movements. It will improve you agility,
flexibility and economy of motion.
It can also help to relieve back pain. Professional dancers
have been using Pilates for decades.
Many of your top athletes use it for flexibility, strength
and injury prevention. Supermodels and Hollywood
celebrities use it Pilates to maintain beautiful bodies.
Is this some sort of miracle? No, not really. Pilates is an
exercise system that is very safe and sensible and was
developed by Joseph Pilates.
He developed the Pilates method for the rehabilitation of
injured veterans returning from World War I.
You can either use a floor mat or other equipment and
accessories which will help you feel and look your very
best. Regardless of your condition or age, Pilates will
work for you
Pilates develops a strong center of the body or -core-.
This is composed of the deep abdominal muscles and the
muscles that are closest to the spine.
The exercises help you develop core control while
integrating the pelvis, trunk and should girdle.
Pilates will do the following for you:
- It will help build strength without -bulking up-.
- It will increase flexibility and agility.
- You will develop optimal core control.
- It will help create flat abs, slender thighs as well as a
strong back.
- It is a refreshing workout of the mind and body.
- Pilates is challenging yet safe.
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