Pilates - Beginners

Pilates works the entire body. The focus is on the core of the body so the rest of the body can move with ease, strengthen, elongate, improve flexibility, while increasing the range of motion and mobilizing the joint areas (shoulder, hip, knee, ankle). This makes your body stronger both on the inside and out. Pilates movements are slow, precise, and controlled. Breathing is full breath as well as gentle and natural, not forceful. Slowly stretching, moving, and elongating your total body will help improve joint movement. Learn to first mobilize in order to prepare for movement. Getting the total body stronger improves balance and strengthens core muscles to protect your back and spine (back problem, number one injury). Bring a mat, towel, 2 water bottles, or a set of weights (1 lb, 2lb, 3lb, 4lb, or 5lb).