Where body SCIENCE, ARTistic movement, and mindful MOTION come together...
What IS Pilates?
Originally called “Contrology,” Pilates is a form of physical fitness that stretches, strengthens, and deepens the mind/body connection. The exercises are designed to create better posture, strengthen the “powerhouse” (core muscles of the abdominal and back area) and teach you greater body awareness. When Pilates is part of your fitness routine, you develop a smart body with efficient movement patterns in your daily activities. Pilates is a hardCORE workout that is healthy, gentle and fun!
Benefits of choosing Pilates as an ongoing fitness routine:
- Pilates can improve posture, flexibility, coordination and balance.
- It fosters a mind/body connection increasing body awareness and control.
- It relieves stress, improves mood, and leaves you feeling energized.
- Pilates sculpts the body and gives the appearance of long, lean muscles.
- It can alleviate back, neck and shoulder pain.
- It improves core strength, flattens the abs and strengthens the back.
- Pilates is a gentle workout that is easy on joints and muscles.
- It can be very challenging and a great cross-training option for athletes.
- It creates "a balanced body, mind, and spirit."
- Pilates is for everyBODY.
Classes held in the studio @ SouthEast Chiropractic: The Motion Centers of Gastonia (616 Cox Rd)
