Pilates is a body conditioning routine that seeks to build
flexibility, strength, endurance, and coordination without
adding muscle bulk. In addition, pilates increases circulation
and helps to sculpt the body and strengthen the body's "core" or "powerhouse" (torso). People who do pilates
regularly feel they have better posture, are less prone to
injury, and experience better overall health.
Joseph H. Pilates, the founder of the pilates exercise
method, was born in Germany. As a child he was frail,
living with asthma in addition to other childhood conditions.
To build his body and grow stronger, he took up several
different sports, eventually becoming an accomplished
athlete. In Great Britain during World War I, he designed
exercise methods and equipment for immobilized
patients and soldiers. In addition to his equipment, Pilates
developed a series of mat exercises that focus on the torso.
He based these on various exercise methods from around
the world, among them the mind-body formats of yoga,
gymnastics, boxing and Chinese martial arts.
Joseph Pilates believed that our physical and mental health
are intertwined. He designed his exercise program around
principles that support this philosophy, including awareness,
breath, balance, control, concentration, precision, strength
and flowing movements.
“I suffered a back injury while lifting a piece of heavy luggage and was referred to Artistry In Motion by my chiropractor. I had never been very athletic or interested in going to a gym. After working with Nicole Brandon, I am stronger and in better physical shape than I was in my twenties. She has changed my life! She tailored a program for me that was specifically designed to my body and it has been totally effective. I no longer have any back pain and I look better and feel better than I have in years. Thank you, Nicole!”
- Andrew D. Weyman
“My body is becoming much stronger, well shaped and most of all I feel great. Now, my friends are impressed with my body and they are even joining Artistry in Motion and starting to take classes. Isn't it wonderful?”
