PILATES E.D.G.E. USA INC
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA

Pilates exercises develop core strength as well as developing an awareness and understanding of how to engage and work the deep muscles of the core. The core muscles are the deep internal muscles of the abdomen and back. When these muscles are balanced, support for the spine is maximized and overall movement becomes more productive. Beyond the core, Pilates works to educate all your muscles, improving flexibility, mobility, stability and strength. Pilates exercises can be performed on a mat or on special equipment/apparatus. The equipment/apparatus utilizes springs and straps that provide resistance. The mat work requires you to use your own body for resistance. The Pilates method emphasizes quality over quantity. It is not about the repetition, it is about the precision. Doing each exercise with complete attention to how, not how many, yields significant results in a remarkably short period of time. This approach requires focus, thus, the mind has to be engaged along with the body. Every movement is done with attention to breath, form and efficient movement patterns. The exercises are safe, low impact and appropriate for every level of fitness and every age. The result is a body that works better, plays better and feels better.