ABOUT PILATES

Learning Pilates is good for you if you're looking to:

1. •Reduce nagging body aches
   

2. •Start exercising
   

3. •Stay in shape
   

4. •Rehabilitate an injury
   

5. •Improve sports performance
   

Movement heals. And is clearly linked to better health when done on a regular basis. Pilates can give you flexibility and strength.

CLASSICAL PILATES

Pilates is a physical fitness system developed in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates.

Joe's interest came from a determination to strengthen his own body after a sickly childhood. After studying gymnastics, yoga, Zen meditation, martial arts, and other strength training techniques, Joe came up with a series of unique positions and movements that worked the mind and muscle in harmony.

In particular, Pilates teaches awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aims to strengthen muscles important in support, posture, and balance.

Originally, PIlates was 34 exercises performed on a mat. But Joe later invented several pieces of equipment that use springs to create resistance.

In essence, Joe believed that Pilates fused the mind and body, so that your body automatically moves with economy, grace, and balance.

STOTT PILATES®

STOTT PILATES is a contemporary approach to the original exercise method pioneered by the late Joseph Pilates.

Co-founders Moira and Lindsay G. Merrithew, along with a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, have spent more than two decades refining the STOTT PILATES method of exercise and equipment. This resulted in the inclusion of modern principles of exercise science and spinal rehabilitation, making it one of the safest and effective methods available.

This clear and detailed approach forms the basis for STOTT PILATES training and certification programs. It’s used by rehab and prenatal clients, athletes, celebrities and everyone in between.

STOTT PILATES