What is Pilates?
Pilates is a complete mind, body, spirit exercise. Pilates was originally called contrology by Joseph H. Pilates, who developed Pilates in the 1920's. Pilates started out as a floor or mat exercise and later evolved into workouts on the Pilates aparatus (reformer, trap table or cadillac, ladderbarrell, chair or spine corrector.)
Pilates is a methodology that incoropates all the muscles of the core. This includes the muscles of the rectus abdominus, erector spinae and obliques and more. Pilates utilizes muscles from the neck to the knee on the front, back and side of body. Pilates can strengthen, lengthen, tone, stretch and elongate all core muscles including glutes, hamstrings, quads, abductors, adductors, back extensors, obliques, rectus abdominis, etc. Pilates is one of few known exercises that can contract, lengthen and stretch a muscle at the same time. One of the major benefits of Pilates is to help alleviate lower back pain. Some of the reasons it so effective is that it helps organize the shoulder girdle, articulates the spine - bringing one to spine mobility, increases pelvic stablization, increases coordination and balance while improving flexibility.
Can Pilates aid my weight loss program ?
Yes. Pilates can aide in a weight loss program by contracting and strengthening muscles . This alllows the body to become more efficient at burning calories at rest, and helps increase the Basal Metaolic Rate (BMR.) Although Pilates is not designed to replace cardiovascular and/or resistance training, it serves as an excellent supplementary exercise to an individual's weight loss program and overall well being.
Why should I choose Pilates in the Rockies ?
Pilates in the Rockies closely follows the original (sometimes referred to as "classical") Pilates methods of Joseph H. Pilates. David Bartlett maintains the philosophy that Pilates is all inclusive mind, body, spiritual exercise.
The Pilates in the Rockies DVD program provides a new and unique perspective of Pilates by a male instructor, in a very peaceful and tranquil setting in the Rocky Mountains. It is concise, informative and easy to follow. Pilates in the Rockie's goal is to set up success not failure.
I look forward to being your coach and instructor in your Pilates and fitness endeavors. Please watch for future Pilates media and instructional materials. My best to all of you, and please enjoy Pilates in the Rockies.
Best of luck and enjoy my Program!
David Wayne Bartlett
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