Joseph Pilates (age 80)
 
Pilates - the fastest growing form of exercise
Pilates is an exercise method, designed to elongate, strengthen and restore the body to balance. How is this done? The Pilates method uses specifically designed equipment and exercises to encourage uniform development of the body. This allows weaker muscles to develop instead of the body continuously relying on the stronger muscles to do the work. Pilates focuses on the core muscles first, specifically stomach, butt and back, in a sense, working the muscles from the inside out.

Who can benefit from Pilates?
• Anyone wanting to shape their body, loose weight or inches - old or young  
• Women who are pre and post-natal
• Athletes, dancers, martial artists
• People with prior injuries or problem areas including back pain, scoliosis, shoulder issues, etc.
• Anybody concerned with injury prevention, rehabilitation and stress management