Pilates

Pilates is a type of a prevention, re-educational, and therapeutic gymnastics focused on controlling posture through the regulation and control of the center of mass, which helps to acquire greater harmony and fluidity in movements.

If practiced systematically and continuously, Pilates improves flexibility, strength, resistance to isometric strength, control and balance.

To practice it few tools are needed, such as elastic bands, foam rollers, Pilates rings, and fitness balls. It is of course crucial to be guided by a highly competent instructor with the necessary specialization.

Pilates is suitable for any person, regardless of the starting training level, to prevent the risk of physical problems thanks to the progressive increase in proprioception (the perception of the body in space) which Pilates leads to, if practiced consistently.

It is also scientifically proven to be effective in patients suffering from back/spine problems, scoliosis, ankylosis of various kinds at all ages, pregnant or post-pregnancy women, cancer patients, etc. who, following or concurrently to physical therapy, find in practicing Pilates an effective active approach to improve their residual symptoms and gently nonetheless progressively resume physical activity that has been forcibly interrupted for some time due to the physical problems that have occurred.

Ultimately it helps athletes, even top level professional ones, to improve their performance by increasing flexibility, abdominal and lumbo-pelvic stability, and harmonizing muscle strength generation.

It's Pilates time - but high quality one.