Pilates

Pilates teaches you how to use the correct muscles necessary for ideal posture and trunk stability, how to strengthen relatively weak muscles, lengthen short muscles and improve joint flexibility in natural fluid movements.  

 
History of Pilates

Joseph Pilates was born in 1880 in Germany. He was a sickly child who was determined to improve his physique and body image. As an intern in England he initiated an internee fitness programme. After the war Joseph practiced dance and went to America where he set up his first studio in New York, linking ballet closely with his regime.  This technique is now widely used in varying forms in the fitness industry and as an adjunct to physiotherapy.
 

Biokinetik Exercise Technique (BET)

BET builds upon the Pilates method by incorporating theoretical and practical principles of rehabilitation science.  It is particularly effective in the rehabilitation and prevention of recurrent or chronic problems.  Many injuries are a result of muscle, movement or postural imbalances which lead to altered biomechanical stress across joints and soft tissue contributing to degenerative changes and musculoskeletal pain. BET is only practiced by qualified physiotherapists and is recognised and supported by ACC.

 
The benefits of Pilates

80% of our lower back pain patients were pain free after completing their Pilates programme

• Better posture
• Creation of a natural girdle of strength
• A flatter stomach and trimmer waist
• Toned buttocks, thighs, arms and shoulder area
• Better balance and flexibility
• Greater joint mobility and helps with osteoporosis
• Reduced neck and back pain
• Reduced risk of injury
• Greater strength and muscle tone
• Boosted immune system and more efficient respiratory system
• More efficient lymphatic system reduces toxins in the body
• More efficient circulatory system
• Improved concentration and lower stress levels