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What Is Pilates?

Pilates is a body conditioning method that seeks to build strength, coordination, flexibility and endurance without adding any muscle bulk. Pilates also helps increase the circulation which gets the blood flowing to every cell of your body. It also helps to sculpt the body as well as strengthen the body’s -powerhouse- or -core-. People who…

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Joseph Pilates

Joseph Pilates was born in Germany in 1880. In 1912 he moved to England and earned a living as a boxer, a circus performer and a self-defense trainer. During World Was I he was sent to a camp in Lancaster where he trained other inmates in fitness and exercises and this is where the beginning…

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Benefits of Pilates

So, you want to learn Pilates? In case you are not quite convinced here are some benefits that you will reap by doing Pilates workouts. A wholesome mind-body workout When you do Pilates, your mind becomes tuned in with your body. Are become acutely aware of where your body is in space, how it feels…

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Getting Started with Pilates

One of the great things about Pilates is that it is suited for just about everyone no matter if you are a couch potato or a fitness buff. Due to the fact that Pilates has gained a lot of notoriety recently, there are many classes available. You will probably find that many YMCAs and fitness…

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