Classical Pilates is a full body workout. A whole system utilizing all the equipment that improves your body.
What Is Pilates?
The Pilates method, originally called Contrology, was created by Joseph H. Pilates in the 1920s. More about Joseph Pilates. His method was designed as a series of exercises on the mat and reformer as well as standing exercises. He knew using one’s own body weight for resistance was challenging and could see the imbalances of strength or flexibility while doing mat work. He then designed equipment such as the reformer, cadillac or trapeze table, wunda chair, electric chair, barrels and other small apparatuses to balance out the body, build a strong core, or center, while simultaneously stretching, strengthening and controlling the body to move efficiently.
“The Pilates is time-tested. With consistency and perseverance, you will change your body.”
The secret in the Pilates Method is the unique system of exercises done correctly, these exercises yield incredible results. Joseph Pilates perfected his method over several decades. He invented and hand-built many pieces of apparatus to help people understand the work, and to target specific weaknesses in the body. Later, Joseph Pilates contracted Gratz to manufacture his equipment.
How We Apply the Pilates Method
As a classical Pilates studio, we follow the authentic Pilates system. It is this whole system utilizing all the equipment that improves your body. It’s a full body workout and once you understand the principles of Pilates, you are able to flow from one exercise to the next. Each original exercise has a purpose and a goal to change the body before progressing to the next exercise and each exercise is perfectly linked. This gives you a full body workout that includes stretch, strength and control. The beauty of the Classical Pilates Method is your body reveals itself and what you need. Pilates shows you what is weak, what is strong, and what is inflexible, too tight or too loose. Based on what the Pilates method reveals, our instructors design your session and decide what pieces of Pilates apparatus will address your individual needs. The Pilates method works because it’s time-tested! Over 100 years old! Pilates is unlike any other kind of exercise and with consistency and perseverance you will change your body.
The Many Benefits of Classical Pilates
As a form of corrective exercise, the body can strengthen and repair itself through movement. People who suffer from pain often get relief. Sometimes pain stems from imbalances and stress. Change happens through movement and movement heals. While many physical therapists use Pilates, it is not physical. When you understand your body, and you know how to move from your center, you feel an ease of movement. You wake up feeling better. Friends and family comment that you walk taller or with a certain ease. You’re able to golf, ski, dance better and it’s easier to play with your grandkids on the floor.
Athletes understand the Pilates principles and see the benefits straight away. Bodybuilders, boxers, (Joseph PIlates was a boxer!) crossfitters and even non-athletes can see how an individualized Pilates practice enhances their quality of life. Pilates is for everybody!
