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What is Pilates?
Pilates (or the Pilates method) is a series of about 500 exercises inspired by calisthenics, yoga and ballet that improve flexibility, strength, balance and body awareness. It was introduced into America in the 1920s by physical trainer Joseph Pilates as a way to help injured athletes and dancers safely return to exercise and maintain their fitness. Since then, Pilates has been adapted to suit people in the general community.
Fitness Benefits of Pilates
Pilates caters to everyone, from the beginner to the advanced. I like the fact that you can perform exercises using your own body weight, but also with the aid of various pieces of equipment. Below are a few reasons why I would encourage you to try Pilates too:
How long should I do Pilates before I can see results?
As with any exercise program, to make a difference a program should be practiced more than once a week and ideally three to four times a week for optimum results.
Pilates (or the Pilates method) is a series of about 500 exercises inspired by calisthenics, yoga and ballet that improve flexibility, strength, balance and body awareness. It was introduced into America in the 1920s by physical trainer Joseph Pilates as a way to help injured athletes and dancers safely return to exercise and maintain their fitness. Since then, Pilates has been adapted to suit people in the general community.
Fitness Benefits of Pilates
Pilates caters to everyone, from the beginner to the advanced. I like the fact that you can perform exercises using your own body weight, but also with the aid of various pieces of equipment. Below are a few reasons why I would encourage you to try Pilates too:
- Improved flexibility
- Increased muscle strength, particularly of the abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of the body)
- Balanced muscular strength on both sides of the body
- Improved stabilization of the spine
- Greater awareness of posture
- Improved physical coordination and balance
- Relaxation of the shoulders, neck and upper back
- Safe rehabilitation of joint and spinal injuries
How long should I do Pilates before I can see results?
As with any exercise program, to make a difference a program should be practiced more than once a week and ideally three to four times a week for optimum results.
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jensen pilates
773-757-8864
Lakeview and Lincoln Park locations
773-757-8864
Lakeview and Lincoln Park locations
