Forever Twenty

Celebrities having been touting the benefits of Pilates for eons now. But this age-old fitness regime is no mere trend. It has stood the test of time because it actually works. Here is a mini list of it's positive effects on the body.

• Builds strength without “bulking up”
• Increases flexibility and agility
• Develops optimal core control
• Creates flat abdominals, slender thighs & strong back
• A refreshing mind-body workout
• Challenging, yet safe

Not only is it an exercise but a way of life. To quote KJ Luker, a pilates advocate, "Pilates is a journey, an evolution, rather than a repetitive, boring set of exercises that build sometimes useless bulk. As you progress, your body changes, your confidence in how you move, think and work increases, and you bring what you learn in class into your day, so the workout doesn't end with the individual training. Pilates is a way of empowering the sincere student of many levels, not the least of which is having a body that looks and feels fantastic.

posted by Jennifer  # 10:12 AM