BENEFITS OF PILATES
Flat Abdominals
Powerful Core
Lean, Fit, & Flexible Muscles
Spinal Mobility
Healthy Back
Restored Posture & Balance
Centered Body
Functional, Integrated Movement
Coordination & Greater Balance
Improved Appearance
6 PRINCIPLES OF PILATES
1. STABILIZATION
Power comes from the core
2. CONTROL
deliberate/purposeful movement
3. PRECISION
quality of exercises, not quantity
4. FLOWING
within and between exercises
5. CONCENTRATION
engage the mind and body
6. BREATHING
facilitates core support