Okay, I think I understand that, but how is Pilates really different from other forms of exercise? Don’t they all do pretty much the same thing?
It is true that the generalized benefits of exercise (improving overall health and preventing disease) apply to all forms of exercise across the spectrum of possibilities. However, Pilates is different from most other forms of exercise because it’s non-impact and safe, and emphasizes three guiding principles: whole body health, whole body commitment and breath. Pilates further outlined six movement principles present in the successful execution of ALL Pilates exercises: concentration, control, centering, rhythm, precision, and breathing. In Pilates own words: Contrology is complete coordination of body, mind and spirit. Through Contrology you first purposefully acquire complete control of your own body and then through proper repetition of its exercises you gradually and progressively acquire that natural rhythm and coordination associated with all your mental and subconscious activities. (Pilates 1945) In short, the Pilates method is a physical movement program designed to stretch, st
