ABOUT COLONY ATHLETIC PILATES

Pilates has the stretching benefits of a yoga class and the strengthening of a gym routine. This type of exercise is beneficial to your mind and body, leaving you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and with a greater sense of well being when you're done. Pilates is a safe, no-impact way to get exercise, build strength, and stretch all of the major muscles groups in a logical sequence, but more importantly without neglecting the smaller, less-used muscles that get missed so often in other styles of exercise.

When embarking on the new program, try to commit yourself to it for two to three times a week. The first two weeks will be the toughest, but quickly you will see and feel the difference that Pilates makes to your body. Remember that it took years to create the body you have today so it won't change overnight. Stick to it; you will be glad you did.

History

Pilates was developed over 70 years ago by a physical trainer named Joeseph H. Pilates. Mr. Pilates firmly believed that he was 50 years ahead of his time with his theory of “Contrology,” a gentle and low-stress form of whole body exercise. He quotes, “Contrology is a complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit. It develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit.” Even today, with some changes to the original method, these basic principles incorporated in the Pilates based methods still prove true. More and more people are realizing the benefits of exercise that he developed for the whole body, creating a rapid increase and demand for Pilates Mat and Reformer classes.

Benefits

• Firm and toned muscles
• Improved posture
• Flexibility and balance
• Participants leave feeling energized
• More efficient respiratory, lymphatic, and circulatory systems
• Streamlines and lengthens the body
• Lower stress level
• Strengthens immune system
• Slenderizes the buns and thighs, helping “defy” gravity

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