Pilatespace Pilates Studio

 Joseph Pilates

Born in Germany in 1883, he was a frail and sickly child. This motivated him to improve his physical strength. Some of his activities were gymnast, boxer and circus performer. Once he was interned during WWI, he kept fellow internees healthy through his specially designed fitness program. After the war, he successfully trained the Police force and later began working with ballet companies.

Once he immigrated to the US in 1925, he set up his first studio in New York and shared an address with The New York City Ballet. Initially, he worked exclusively with dancers, professional athletes and the wealthy. Now through its popularity and effectiveness it’s accessible to everyone.

What differentiates Pilates from other forms of exercise?

His method Controlology is the use of the mind to control the muscles. Focused attention on core postural muscles keep the body balanced and provide support for the spine thereby minimizing injury . The strengthening of these core abdominal muscles is the most important part of the technique to master along with thoracic breathing. From this strong center, with the back supported by the abdominals, the exercises can be performed safely and efficiently. Once this is established, proper and thoughtful movement becomes integrated in all of one’s daily activities including sports.

The rehabilitation potential has gained the interest and support of physiotherapists and osteopaths who now refer their patients after treatment, confident that they will not re-injure themselves and paving the way to commence their usual exercise regime.

SESSIONS

Pilatespace is fully equipped with superior Pilates equipment including the Studio Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair and Ladder Barrel. Using this equipment aids in quickly mastering the exercises, the method and the development of strong core muscles and a toned body.