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![]() | Pilates is a system of movement and exercise developed by the German-born athlete and physical therapy pioneer Joseph Hubertus Pilates. Pilates educates, repatterns, realigns and balances the body, promoting maximum muscle strength while increasing flexibility. Pilates strengthens the innermost abdominal layers and develops pelvic stability, relieving the lower back of its workload and significantly decreasing back pain. Pilates also decompresses the joints to stimulate and improve circulation. The combination of enhanced circulation, increased strength, broadened range of motion and more balanced musculature promotes healthy tissue and precise, efficient movement patterns. By developing both body and mind, Pilates trains you to move with economy, grace, and balance. You learn to hold yourself in proper alignment, using your body to its greatest advantage, making the most of its strengths, counteracting weaknesses, and correcting imbalances. Pilates will: |
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