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According to Joseph Pilates, the German developer of the 80-year-old exercise technique known as Pilates, “physical fitness is the first requisite for happiness.” In this New Year, consider adding Pilates classes to your fitness repertoire to expand your fitness alternatives and increase your happiness. Pilates promotes the integral mind/body connection, associated with yoga and meditation, while developing stability in the core. The core is made up of the abdominal, hip and back muscles and serves as the powerhouse for the body in every activity. A weak powerhouse can leave one more susceptible to an unexpected injury. A regular Pilates practice develops pelvic stability and abdominal control as well as improves flexibility, joint mobility, strength and cardio benefit. All of these attributes are critical in safe, injury-free performance in all other areas of fitness and daily life. In addition, sports performance is improved with a regular Pilates practice because participants are better able to source their power and strength centrally located in the powerhouse – the place from which all movement originates. All three locations offer Pilates classes to improve your daily life, fitness and sports performance. |