For decades, a traditional workout consists of lifting weight, running hard and getting sore and tired, but today the Pilates system is focusing on the quality and precision of the movements rather than the quantity of repetitions.

Everybody has heard of Pilates - developed in 1920s by the famous H.Pilates, the Pilates method is a series of exercises that can be performed on a mat or with specialized equipment. Pilates is a system of body conditioning designed to strengthen and lengthen the body’s muscled with emphasis on reducing incidence of back pain or injury. By doing Pilates regularly you can expect an increase in flexibility, mobility, balance and body awareness.

Designed to work the body as a whole, you won’t only see benefits in the hips and thighs but also in the rest of the body as well. The Pilates workout is the best way to fight cellulite, to lose weight and feel great. The best thing is that you do not need any experience in sporting. Pilates caters for everyone from beginners to advanced conditioning and is suitable for all age groups. Regular practice of Pilates will balance your body, build strong lean muscles and improve your posture, concentration, flexibility, efficiency of movements and mobility.

If you want to get started with Pilates you can join a class of Pilates and learn the basic from a qualified Pilates teacher. There are many free videos in Internet, as well as thousands of DVDs on the market.

The Pilates’ benefits:

• pilates is a refreshing mind-body workout – gets your mind in tune with your body; you can become acutely aware of how your body feels, how to control its movements
• pilates build new muscles
• pilates elongates and strengthens, improving muscle elasticity and joints mobility
• pilates benefits post-natal women – it helps women reclaim their bodies
• pilates is the best way to relax and de-stress