Why Pilates?

The Pilates method of exercise is an art of controlled movements that when practiced with consistency can improve endurance and flexibility.

It also develops control and strength for the body as a whole.

Pilates places its emphasis on breathing, alignment, control of coordination and balance.

It develops a strong core through precision and concentration of movement.

Exercises are performed on spring-assisted apparatus or a mat, sometimes using other small equipment.

Improve your posture, health and overall fitness.

Reach specific physical goals and challenge your athletic ability

Rehabilitate after injury, surgery or illness

Return your body to movement

Expand your body awareness

Develop trust in your body's abilities

Look better, feel better, live better

Live a happier, more-fulfilling life

Pilates is targets underlying structural imbalances in the body which can create on-going pain and difficulty with movement.

When utilizing the whole body by lengthening and strengthening muscles, there is improved posture and overall fitness.

We retrain dysfunctional movement patterns, restoring optimum physical function.

Regardless of age, ability or fitness level, Pilates is beneficial for everyone.

Working one on one is a great way to work on specific goals for each individual.

The results you are searching for will happen in a more timely manner with private sessions.

Consistency with those sessions is also key.

Whether you have an injury or you are training for an upcoming event, one on one sessions will allow you to get deeper with your practice.

The reformer was invented by Pilates founder Joseph Pilates. It is a bed-like frame with a flat platform on it, called the carriage, which rolls back and forth on wheels within the frame.

The carriage is attached to one end of the reformer by a set of springs. The springs are used for assistance and resistance to achieve proper muscle length and strength.

This apparatus (equipment) is used as a part of a Pilates exercise session typically under the direction of a certified instructor.

The Mat work is the true foundation of Pilates. Originally consisting of 34 exercises, but has many versions now.

Mat is not the “training wheels” version of the Reformer. It’s a challenging discipline in its own right. All of the skills that Pilates is known for developing can be acquired and refined by doing the Mat work.

Mat work is the most accessible of the Pilates repertoire. No special equipment is needed other than a soft, supportive surface, and the initial investment tends to be small.

While it’s easy to get started with the Mat work, the exercises themselves are quite challenging, especially for beginners.

The main difference between Mat and Reformer is that on the Mat, you use only your own body weight as resistance.

source: Pilates Anytime