Morning,
Ever have an insane urge to do Pilates? Ever wonder what the heck Pilates is?
I’ve tried it myself and let me tell you, it translates into a killer of a workout! From Wiki, it’s described like so:
Pilates was formed by Joseph Pilates during the First World War with the proposal to improve the rehabilitation program for the many returning veterans. Joseph Pilates believed mental and physical health are essential to one another. He recommended a few, precise movements emphasizing control and form to aid injured soldiers in regaining their health by strengthening, stretching,and stabilizing key muscles. Pilates created “The Pilates Principles” to condition the entire body: proper alignment, centering, concentration, control, precision, breathing, and flowing movement … more …
It’s a LOT more difficult than one might think, and yes indeed, it does help you condition the body. Here are some more resources you can use to learn about it:
- Pilates Video Reviews
- Winsor Pilates Reviews
- About.com Pilates for Beginners
- ABout.com Pilates!
- Pilates Connection
- YouTube Pilates
By poring over the above, you should be able to get a good idea if it’s for you.
Enjoy!
Barbara
ps – more Pilates goodies include: