What Is Pilates?

Series Summary

Pilates is more popular than ever. The exercise system invented by Joseph Pilates was created to strengthen core muscle groups and maintain flexibility. Pilates can be done by almost anyone of any age and fitness level because it is very low impact and builds muscle gradually. This fact has made Pilates an increasingly popular form of exercise over the last 10 years. In fact, there are over 14,000 Pilates instructors in the United States, and it is estimated that 11 million people practice the exercises on a regular basis. In this free video series, learn more about Pilates. Our expert, Ashely Ludman, discuss several different types of Pilates. Learn about the history of Pilates, and discover how the exercise routine was invented. Also, find out about Stott, Supreme and Winsor Pilates. Curious about Pilates equipment? Learn to pick a ball and mat for a Pilates workout. Ludman even gives tips for picking Pilates apparel. Then, start the workout with beginner and advanced exercise routines. Practice correct breathe in Pilates, and examine the difference between yoga and Pilates. Love Pilates? Discover how to become a certified Pilates instructor, and learn about the standard salary for Pilates instructors. So, learn more about Pilates, and improve fitness through a Pilates workout today!

Video Transcript

"Hi, my name is Ashley Ludman from Seaside Yoga, here to talk to you a little bit about Pilates, specifically what is Pilates? Pilates is a form of exercise that was originally develop by Joseph Pilates at the beginning of the 1920's. He originally coins this form of exercise Contrology because you actually use your mind and your awareness to control the movements of your body. He develop this form of exercise based on his work in Martial Arts, Tai Chi, Yoga and other types of Resistance Training. And the key points of Pilates is the use of your core and to develop your core awareness to stabilize you or to move you through various exercises. Some of the other components of Pilates that you'll find helpful and beneficial in a Pilates class are breathing, are the awareness of your center, the ability to move fluidly between movements and the ability to create precise movement. And all these coming together, actually creates the system that we know today as Pilates. So that's in a nutshell, that's Pilates."