WHAT IS PILATES?
Joe originally called it Contrology: The complete coordination of mind, body, and spirit (Pilates has never been associated with religion).
Joseph and Clara Pilates began their revolutionary work in the early 1920s in New York City. Pioneering physical and movement therapy, they called their new fitness modality “Contrology”, a term which to them implied articulate and fluid physical control. Contrology, now known simply as Pilates; is a complete physical conditioning program. Incorporating strength, flexibility, pliability, coordination, balance and endurance training. The dual emphasis on movement awareness and efficient body mechanics is key to improving posture, alignments, and overall body balance.
In place of exhaustive, tediously repetitious exercises, Pilates involves refined, purposeful movements requiring concentration and physical awareness. The form is precise, controlled, and balanced. The goal: proper body alignment; lengthened, well-toned muscles; flexible strong joints, increased physical strength, stamina and mental clarity. Once the core musculature is strong and the spine is properly aligned, Pilates becomes fluid, expressive and dynamic.
Practiced in the early days by elite dancers and a select few professional athletes, Pilates is now “fitness mainstream" and is considered one of the most versatile and effective overall physical conditioning methods in existence. Pilates truly is a Way of Life. You don’t “DO” Pilates. The Pilates principles become a part of your natural movement.
Joe originally called it Contrology: The complete coordination of mind, body, and spirit (Pilates has never been associated with religion).
Joseph and Clara Pilates began their revolutionary work in the early 1920s in New York City. Pioneering physical and movement therapy, they called their new fitness modality “Contrology”, a term which to them implied articulate and fluid physical control. Contrology, now known simply as Pilates; is a complete physical conditioning program. Incorporating strength, flexibility, pliability, coordination, balance and endurance training. The dual emphasis on movement awareness and efficient body mechanics is key to improving posture, alignments, and overall body balance.
In place of exhaustive, tediously repetitious exercises, Pilates involves refined, purposeful movements requiring concentration and physical awareness. The form is precise, controlled, and balanced. The goal: proper body alignment; lengthened, well-toned muscles; flexible strong joints, increased physical strength, stamina and mental clarity. Once the core musculature is strong and the spine is properly aligned, Pilates becomes fluid, expressive and dynamic.
Practiced in the early days by elite dancers and a select few professional athletes, Pilates is now “fitness mainstream" and is considered one of the most versatile and effective overall physical conditioning methods in existence. Pilates truly is a Way of Life. You don’t “DO” Pilates. The Pilates principles become a part of your natural movement.
