Pilates
Pilates is a revolutionary component of fitness, originally coined by its founder--Joseph Pilates (hence the name). It was originally used as a form of rehabilitation for dancers and was discovered as a means to bridge the gap between traditional strength training and flexibility exercises. Although it is not meant to be a substitute to conventional forms of fitness and exercise, it is often used as a primary means for reaching goals.

Pilates exercises are generally linear in nature and therefore, limited in its scope. Pilates can be used to discover movement abnormalities, strength deficiencies and postural balance problems, as well as complimenting a full exercise program. Depending on the nature of the problem, we may seek assistance from BodyWorks-The Training and Prevention Center in Durham, and will work this out with you as needed.

Pilates can offer a wonderful compliment to your workout program by helping to strengthen your 'core' musculature, which Joseph Pilates belived was the center of strength. It's principles borrow from those of Yoga, and Tai Chi, and encourage a mind-body connection. Through a thorough understanding of strengthing the core, your muscles can "learn" to open more (and lengthen more) and thus enhance your flexibility, overall strength and sense of well-being. As the perfect compliment to your workout and as a means of conditioning, Pilates should be considered an enhancement form, and can provide the missing link to achieve yoru ultimate state of fitness!