Pilates Philosophy of Integration

Joseph Pilates’ philosphy of integrating the Pilates Method into a regular fitness routine was to provide a balanced workout for the entire body for an hour session. Traditionally, the legs, trunk and arms are warmed up during the first fifteen minutes, incorporating the entire body’s range of movement. The Pilates Method combines the leg workout, the arm workout, strength training and stretching to provide lengthening movements that draw power from the body core through mindful breathing. By constantly changing the body’s position, this philosophy promotes the increase of circulation throughout the body.By combining leg workouts, abdominal workouts, back stretching, and arm workouts, the Pilates Method produces postural length, increased mobility and sense of well being. This philosophy prevents inury from overusing specific muscle groups, and the variety of movement provides refreshment for the body, mind and spirit.Refresh your body, mind and spirit.  Call Patricia at Pilates Lifestyle today: 941-586-0386

Pilates is a method of therapeutic exercises created by Joseph H. Pilates. Pilates works by strengthening specific muscles and balancing muscular tension in the body’s joints. Pilates enhances the body’s circulation via muscular flexibilty, improved range of motion and correct skeletal alignment. Pilates also helps develop new lean muscle, heightens a person’s body awareness and [...]