This is a summary of a blog by Wendy Powell posted several years ago. It’s still relevant today.
What is Pilates?
Joseph Pilates was born in the German town of Düsseldorf in 1810. As a child he suffered from asthma and rickets. Despite this, he refused to let his physical problems trouble him. He began therefore to study the various forms of physical education and muscular strengthening choosing those elements which interested him most.
Pilates and your posture
Quels sont les avantages d’une bonne posture ? Sur un plan esthétique, les individus doues d’une posture correcte paraissent plus élancés et plus minces que les autres. L’adoption d’une posture correcte induit immédiatement un regain de confiance en soi. Aujourd’hui il … Read More
For everyone who has never asked – why choose Pilates?
Regularly practising Pilates increases flexibility of the body and helps lengthen muscles, actually giving you a leaner look. This is why Pilates was originally developed as an exercise form to increase muscle strength for strenuous performances. If practised regularly, it … Read More