Authentic Pilates is much more than stretching and flexing. When done properly, Pilates is a full body conditioning program which engages, the mind, body, and spirit.�Exercises are performed on equipment�especially designed to support the body and aid�in proper movement . Resistance is created�through the use of springs, pulleys, and movable platforms, so people are able�to build lean body mass, while they hone their mental focus, via exercises which challenge balance, timing, and coordination.� This is one of the main reasons why professional sports athletes�use Pilates as a performance enhancer.

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Tiger Woods, NBA Star Jason Kid, The New York Superbowl Winning Giants, 2008 Olympian athletes, all attest to Pilates as a way to develop a strong core, prevent injury, and enhance overall functional performance. You don't have to be a pro athlete or celebrity to reap the rewards of a conditioning program that can be done for the rest of your life. Many Pilates' elders have continued their regimens well into their 70's and 80's stating Pilates has helped to keep them young, vibrant and healthy!�Pilates is not just about exercise, it's about improving�the quality of your life, "from the inside out!"

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