ABOUT CORE DEVELOPMENT - “PILATES”

Most sports and exercise routines focus on larger muscle groups. The muscles become bulky and inflexible, while smaller muscle groups are not utilised or strengthened.

Pilates involves total body conditioning.

It concerntrates on the core’s SMALLER MUSCLE GROUPS. These are stabilised and strengthened, creating astrong centre thatworks inconjunction with the larger muscle groups. Pilates routines also stabilise and strengthen the larger muscle groups without creating excessive bulk.

Its creator Joseph Pilates, was working on the rehabilitation of interned and chronically ill patients during World War 1. While interned on the Isle of Man in 1918, he devised resistance equipment from springs for the bedridden. These have been developed into the Pilates techniques and exercise apparatus known today.

Since Pilates exercises focus on creating a strong centre or core, they promote muscular flexibility and proper musculoskeletal alignment. This is unique and enhances the co-ordination between muscle groups that stabilise the body. This leads to a better range of movement and flexibility, resulting in a body that operates more efficiently.