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Pilates Equipment – a little history

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The ideology behind using Pilates exercise equipment was developed by Joseph Pilates when he revolutionized the fitness world by teaching his Pilates exercise. His ideology was simple, and the Pilates Equipment that ensued was ingenious. He used springs from mattresses to create resistance against the body’s movements. This resistance challenges the body to move more efficiently, the basis of Pilates exercise.

Today, the ideology behind Pilates Equipment is as unique and brilliant as when it was developed over 70 years ago. The use of Pilates exercise equipment in Pilates exercise has remained very similar. Equipment designed with spring tension, straps to hold hands or feet, supports for the back, neck and shoulders are as important now as they were then. With systematic practice of specific resistance exercises on Pilates Equipment coupled with focused breathing patterns, Pilates exercise has proven itself invaluable not only as a fitness endeavor, but also as an important adjunct to healthy living. Development of Joseph Pilates’ original designs through modern manufacturing has made Pilates equipment more economical, durable, and safer for its users. The advancement of science over the years, also, has shaped our development of Pilates exercise equipment to better fit and cooperate with the human body.

As all of our teachers are fully trained in the use of Pilates equipment in practicing Pilates exercise, every participant will be safely guided through a routine that involves equipment designed for your body. Using Pilates exercise equipment allows men and women of all ages and physical condition to participate in this moderate health practice.With the aging of our population, the usage of Pilates equipment makes staying healthy much safer and convenient. Furthermore, the increasing trend toward mindful, moderate health practices, makes using Pilates exercise equipment the sensible choice.

When Joseph Pilates designed his first exercise equipment, he did so with modest resources at hand. Although the manufacturing industry has changed over many years since the first Pilates exercise equipment was made, the equipment we use in our studio has remained true to Joseph Pilates’ intentions, however has the safety and durability of modern designs.



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