Method

The Pilates Method of body conditioning (pronounced puh-LAH-tees) is a non-weight bearing, non-impact system of exercise that promotes physical and mental balance. The exercises are performed at a low number of repetitions, and muscles are strengthened without creating bulk. The result is longer, more flexible muscles and lean, lithe, powerful bodies with substantially improved posture.

The Pilates Method of body conditioning has been a training secret for dancers and athletes for more than 60 years. It has now begun to attract a devout and more universal following of people interested in its overall conditioning, healing and balancing techniques. The medical community recognizes the Pilates Method of body conditioning because of its application in injury prevention and rehabilitation. It is gentle enough for a pregnant woman, but sophisticated enough to challenge the super fit.

The ultimate goals of the Pilates Method of body conditioning are an extremely high degree of abdominal strength, total body awareness and muscle control, the enhancement of muscular capacity and joint flexibility, and most significantly, the combined power of body and mind.