Pilates is a method of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900’s that strengthens and tones the entire body. The movements are flowing, precise, energizing, and challenging, and rely on a “mind-body” connection. It’s this mind-body connection that makes pilates effective and defines what pilates truly is.  As Joseph Pilates once wrote, Pilates is “the complete coordination of the mind, body, and spirit”!

The Pilates Method and pilates equipment will strengthen and tone the entire body, with an emphasis on the core muscles (primarily the abdominals and inner thighs to support the back).  It is not uncommon for pilates students to relearn correct posture, realign to proper biomechanical patterns and gain inches in height after only a few months of regular pilates practice! 

Everybody including men and women, athletes, dancers, new mothers, office workers, the physically active and people recovering from injuries have all experienced the benefits of pilates at Rhinebeck Pilates.

Pilates will:

• Lengthen and strengthen muscles without building bulk
• Tone the whole body with use of light weights and spring resistance
• Increase flexibility, coordination, circulation, and overall health
• Increase range of motion
• Promote relaxation and well-being

Pilates helps:

• Golfers improve their game
• Runners, cyclists, skiers, and tennis players reduce risk of injury
• Women prepare for a healthy pregnancy
• Bad backs decrease tension from building strength in the core muscles
• Older adults improve balance and joint health
  

Read about the history of pilates at our information site HeadsUpOnYourBody.com>>

Experience the benefits of pilates for yourself. Schedule your pilates class at Rhinebeck Pilates today, call 845.876.5686 or email us at info@rhinebeckpilates.com.