| Ask anyone who has tried Pilates what they think | | | | the rehabilitation program for returning veterans. |
| of it, and chances are they will tell you how | | | | Based on the idea of âmind over |
| wonderful it is. Besides allowing one to unwind | | | | matterâ, Joseph Pilates originally called this |
| from a stressful day, the physical benefits of | | | | method âContrologyâ because |
| Pilates are astounding. Increased muscle control, | | | | he believed his method uses the mind to control |
| build up of a strong set of core muscles, and | | | | the muscles. Joseph Pilates strongly believed that |
| precise focus on the toning of individual muscles | | | | mental and physical health is essential to one |
| groups are just a few examples of how Pilates | | | | another. He recommended a few precise |
| can change your life. | | | | movements emphasizing control and form to help |
| Pilates was first developed by Joseph Pilates | | | | soldiers regain their health by strengthening, |
| during the First World War as a way to improve | | | | stretching, and stabilizing key muscles. |