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Pilates looks TOO EASY…but is it really?

By Cody & Michelle | July 23, 2013 |

Pilates looks too EASY…but is it really? This is a common miss-conception for many people who have not experienced Pilates exercise.  When performed well, Pilates exercises do look easy, but looks can be deceiving!  When the body is connected and moving as one piece all of the muscles are working together to mobilize and to stabilize the body.  Strength, flexibility, balance and control are crucial to making Pilates exercises appear to be easy.  There is no hoisting,  using momentum, or falling apart…letting go of your connections once you’ve finished an exercise.  It’s a precise calling on muscles to fire on…

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Why Pilates? Movement Heals!

By pp_admin | July 9, 2013 |

While any form of exercise or movement is good for you the Pilates method not only makes you look and feel good, but also has a healing effect on the body.   Pain and stiffness in the body, whether it’s from overuse in sports or in the garden,  an imbalance or injury…Or from being stationary at work from day to day, you can find relief through Pilates exercise.

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