Pilates is a great way to get in shape and strengthen your core muscles, yet many people don’t really know what it is all about. If you want to strengthen your core muscles and increase strength and flexibility, stay with me and see what this great form of exercise is all about. I will tell you about the original equipment then introduce you to a new variation of this century old exercise.
Joseph Pilates developed a system of exercise based on aerobics and yoga in the early 1900’s. He called his system of exercise contrology and wrote a couple books about it. Today, his teachings have been adapted into a system of exercise widely referred to as pilates.