Why has Pilates become so popular ?

Because it fits perfectly to the needs of our modern lifestyle.

A unique and efficent method

Pilates is a form of exercice based on strengthening and lengthening muscles, as well as improvement of posture, flexibility and balance. With deep and regular breathing, Pilates teaches muscles to work in harmony from a strong core. This core includes abdominals, muscles of the lower back, gluteus and inner thighs. The goal is to balance muscle structure and to make the body thinner, stronger and better shaped.

An excellent response to our stressful and sedentary life.

Modern life can cause adverse effects on the body like abdominal slack, loss of muscular tone, stress...

Some types of people, like office workers, have specific problems to correct. Others have specific needs because of their physical conditions: golfers, pregnant women, people in rehabilitation.

Pilates addresses all of those problems with remarkable efficiency, that's why so many people have turned to Pilates, sometimes as a complement of an other sporting activity: yoga, weight training, fitness, jogging, team sport.

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