About Pilates....
Background
The Body Control Pilates Method is based on the work of Joseph Pilates
who began to develop his Method around the 1920's. His studio
soon attracted New York's elite with actors, dancers and athletes
finding that his exercises perfected and complemented their needs
- building strength without adding bulk, balancing that strength
with flexibility and achieving the perfect harmony between mind
and body.
What makes Pilates different?
Pilates is a body-conditioning method that works in a different
way to other fitness techniques. Targetting the deep postural
muscles, it works by building strength from the inside out, rebalancing
the body and bringing it into correct alignment. It helps
to reshape your body which will become longer, leaner and more toned.
It will also improve your posture, achieving the perfect balance
between strength and flexibility, and is a great way to relieve
stress and tension. Pilates is ideal for people from all walks
of life; from top athletes to first time exercisers. Its slow,
controlled approach means that it gives longer-term results - and
it is especially recommended by medical specialists for those with
back problems.
Pilates offers both mental and physical training, teaching you to
be in control of your body. One is encouraged to breathe more
efficiently, and to develop the "girdle of strength",
the core postural muscles that stabilise the torso. Precise
flowing movements mean that muscle and ligament damage, sometimes
associated with other fitness regimes, are avoided.
The core of the Method is built around eight key principles:
- Relaxation;
- Breathing
- Concentration;
- Flowing Movements;
- Alignment;
- Co-ordination;
- Centring;
- Stamina
Why Body Control Pilates?
The Body Control Pilates Association was set up in 1996 with the
goal of bringing Pilates to all. It's founders have been at
the forefront of the boom in awareness of the Pilates Method.
Body Control Pilates still continues to enjoy an excellent reputation
with regard to the effectiveness and quality of its teaching.
This is maintained by adhering to the following principles:
- Progressive approach
- High Quality of teaching
- Client Assessment
- Small Class sizes
- Working within to a Code of Practice
- Ongoing Access to latest research
You can find out more about why you should choose Body Control
Pilates here...
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