About Pilates

Pilates is an exercise method created by Joseph H. Pilates in the early 1900’s which focuses on strengthening the core muscles. The Pilates method is meant to unite the body, mind, and spirit, through its principles of breathing, core, flowing movement, centering, concentration, and uniform development. Flexing, extending, twisting, side bending and articulating are the major movements required of the spine which are what strengthens the core muscles. Moving through each exercise with control and concentration takes a seemingly easy movement to another level in the body and the mind.

  • Core Strength
  • Flexibility
  • Balance
  • Coordination
  • Improved body awareness
  • Overall sense of health and well being

 

Pilates can facilitate in injury rehabilitation. Injuries from back problems and surgeries, to knee, hip, and other joint problems can be improved through Pilates. Many clients testify that doing Pilates on a regular basis has helped reduce pain levels, and made them feel generally healthier after suffering from conditions such as fibromayalgia, neck and back pain, muscular sclerosis, and scoliosis.

Injury free clients and those with specific athletic goals gain stronger mental and physical connections to their body through the Pilates method. Practicing Pilates regularly creates full body strength, longer leaner muscles, better posture, and a true sense of confidence in and out of the Pilates studio.


Whether pregnant, thinking about having a baby, or just had one, Pilates at Body Essentials is an excellent exercise choice. The basic principles of Pilates address the pelvic floor muscles, outer hips and inner thighs, as well as upper body strength. Strong pelvic floor, hip, and inner thighs make the difference between an efficient labor and one that causes extra stress on a mother's body. Training for labor is not all that Pilates does to help a new mother, the upper body strengthening involved in Pilates makes coming home with a new baby much easier. Carrying your newborn and all of their necessities come with more ease after having done Pilates during pregnancy.

Post baby Pilates not only helps rid those extra pounds gained during pregnancy, it also gives a new mother that needed hour to focus on herself. The changes the body goes through during pregnancy are intense. Pilates helps to gently restore the body's natural alignment and balance with its deep core work and focus on correct posture.