Pilates

Pilates is a method of exercise invented in the early 20th century by German-born Joseph Pilates. Originally called Contrology, the Pilates Method was the original core strengthening exercise, seeking to balance the body's muscles through focused stretching and strengthening exercises that focus on the Powerhouse of the abdominals, back, inner thigh, and gluteal muscles.

Joseph Pilates moved to NYC in 1926 and opened an exercise studio with his wife Clara. Throughout the next several decades the studio saw all walks of clientele, including dancers, boxers, reporters, actors, musicians, and New York socialites.

In addition to a series of floor or mat exercises, Pilates also invented exercise machines such as the Universal Reformer and the Tower that utilize springs for resistance and allow for exercises lying down, sitting, and standing. Pilates exercise gained more popularity after a New York Supreme Court ruling in 2000 which made the name and method more generic (like yoga) and therefore available to more people.

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• Pilates Books For Beginners

  
  SmartHealthForLife.com — Authority: 167
  It doesn\’t matter if you are just starting out or have been doing fitness exercises for a long time, Pilates is a great way to keep in shape. In just about every country Pilates is one of the best ways to exercise, regardless of the body shape you are trying to achieve. Especially important for beginners is making ...
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• Pilates Books For Beginners

  
  Health & Fitness Blog — Authority: 169
  It doesnt matter if you are just starting out or have been doing fitness exercises for a long time, Pilates is a great way to keep in shape. In just about every country Pilates is one of the best ways to exercise, regardless of the body shape you are trying to achieve. Especially important for beginners is making sure ...
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• Personal Pilates Trainer

  
  techviva — Authority: 153
  Being able to do Pilates in your home, tone up and not have to worry about slaving away at the gym are priceless workout activities. With the Personal Pilates Trainer, this can be your new way to workout success. The trainer offers over 100 exercises and two DVD’s to help train you right. You get [...]
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• Jump: Quick Fix Work Out

  
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• Pilates Unplugged: Beathing and Alignment – Part 3

  
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  Pilates Unplugged: Beathing and Alignment – Part 3 Follow the movement practice led by leading teacher Peter Roberts. The practice involves principles of alignment and emphasises the importance of controlled movement. Filmed in the Southern Algarve, Portugal. Pilates Unplugged: Beathing and Alignment – Part 3 ...
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• QiGong for Healthy Joints & Bones with Lee Holden

  
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• Sample from “The Heart of Healing” CD by Michael Stillwater & Gary Malkin

  
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  Sample from "The Heart of Healing" CD by Michael Stillwater & Gary Malkin Uplifting music meets the spoken word in a CD that gently leads you to the heart space. Teachers like Marianne Williamson, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu offer wisdom that calms and comforts, as gentle instrumentals bring ...
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• The Benefits of Pilates

  
  EveryJoe — Authority: 155
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• QiGong for Healthy Joints & Bones with Lee Holden

  
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• Sample from “The Heart of Healing” CD by Michael Stillwater & Gary Malkin

  
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• Resistance Band Supersets – Triceps, Shoulders, & Abs

  
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• Sorinex – Tex Henderson & Rich Williams at the GNC Grip Gauntlet

  
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• Tex, Rich & Brian Single Hand Lifting the Circus Dumbbell at the 2009 Arnold Expo

  
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  Tex, Rich & Brian Single Hand Lifting the Circus Dumbbell at the 2009 Arnold Expo Tex Henderson, Rich Williams, and Brian Shaw all single hand lifted the 202lb, 3" handle Circus Dumbbell that is provided by Sorinex Exercises Equipment for the Arnold Strongman Contest. Tex, Rich & Brian Single Hand Lifting ...
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• Learn How To Do Simple Poses: Yoga For Beginners

  
  Health & Fitness Blog — Authority: 169
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• Where To Do Pilates In New York

  
  World News — Authority: 168
  Working on a job in the worlds most fast-paced city is being vulnerable to stress. Ones health can surely fail soon if he does not allow himself to relax and do some workouts. A fatigued body and mind have the undisputable factors of gaining weight due to slower metabolism.
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• 12/30/09: Rhythm & Motion 30th Anniversary dance bash | Mission

  
  funcheapSF.com — Authority: 490
  A year of celebrations culminates this Wednesday. You’re invited to a free all-day dance bash to celebrate Rhythm & Motion’s 30th Anniversary at the ODC Dance Commons! The day begins with introductory 30-minute Rhythm & Motion Dance Workout classes on the hour from 10am-1pm, along with two team-taught ...
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• Good Exercising with the Pilates Chair

  
  Announced Articles & Press Releases — Authority: 152
  The Pilates chair is an additional component to this exercise discipline that incorporates not only typical techniques but also up to date ones that go well with the special qualities of the chair. Nowadays they are marketed to studios, gyms, and home exercise equipment which are easy to move and to store. The Malibu ...
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• Pilates Unplugged: Prone Position

  
  Exercise Info — Authority: 162
  Pilates Unplugged: Prone Position Follow the movement practice led by leading teacher Peter Roberts. The practice involves principles of alignment and emphasises the importance of controlled movement. Filmed in the Southern Algarve, Portugal. This video shows the prone position Pilates Unplugged: Prone Position ...
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• Pilates Unplugged: Breathing and Alignment – Part 1

  
  Exercise Info — Authority: 162
  Pilates Unplugged: Breathing and Alignment – Part 1 Follow the movement practice led by leading teacher Peter Roberts. The practice involves principles of alignment and emphasises the importance of controlled movement. Filmed in the Southern Algarve, Portugal. Pilates Unplugged: Breathing and Alignment – Part ...
  3 days ago

• Sorinex – Tex Henderson & Rich Williams at the GNC Grip Gauntlet

  
  Exercise Info — Authority: 162
  Sorinex – Tex Henderson & Rich Williams at the GNC Grip Gauntlet http://sorinex.com Tex Henderson & Rich Williams dominate the GNC Grip Gauntlet at the 2009 Arnold Classic Sports Festival. Sorinex – Tex Henderson & Rich Williams at the GNC Grip Gauntlet is a post from: Exercise Info
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