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The Pilates Path to Fitness
Pilates is a form of exercise. It was developed by a German gymnast and circus performer who immigrated to New York in the late 20s, bringing his unusual views of physical exercise and fitness with him.

Pilates for Beginners
Pilates integrates the body as a whole and focuses on core strength and stability–building strong abdominal and low back muscles. It involves proper body alignment, controlled speed of movement, appropriate joint range of motion, making correct muscle connections, and modifying movements when needed.

Fitter, Happier
Beginning a fitness program in the new year is a pretty standard objective for many people. Sticking to it is another story. The hard drive experienced in January often comes to a grinding halt come February.

Pilates for Every “body”
Pilates has gained popularity over the last decade. Joseph Pilates developed Pilates exercises and principles during WWI while he nursed sick and wounded soldiers. What makes “Pilates principles” so unique and how do they integrate into everyday exercise routines?

Down to the Core
In the 1920s Joseph H. Pilates developed a form of movement that encourages the body and the mind to work synergistically. This unique method, which came to be known as Pilates, integrates the body as a whole rather than focusing on muscle isolation exercises.