What is Pilates

Pilates (pronounced puh-LAH-teez) is something like a cross between yoga, stretching and calisthenics. Pilates is a comprehensive fitness and exercise regime that focuses on the strength of your core muscles by increasing your stability to help you improve or regain your physical health and general fitness. Balance is one of the most fundamental Pilates principles. Pilates uses balance in every sense of the word, it teaches you how to built up your physical balance, as it goes through an individually designed exercise and fitness programme to improve muscular imbalances.

Balance is what you try to achieve with Pilates. It is considered to be the ultimate goal of each Pilates class, where all exercises cater for your individual needs that are different from everyone else. The ultimate aim of every Pilates training regime is to help you learn how to use your muscles right and how to use them efficiently. Pilates at Pulse gym at the Athenaeum Spa in Malta can teach you how to better control your everyday movements by strengthening your core muscles. This makes you stronger,increases your fitness, stamina and mobility. This in turn can reduce or free you completely from pain so you can enjoy movement every day.

Pilates at Pulse gym at the Athenaeum Spa in Malta focuses on increasing strength, flexibility and body awareness without bulking up. Controlled movements are at the base of a Pilate's routine. Spring-resistant exercise equipment is specially designed for use and includes the Cadillac, Reformer, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Wunda Chair. Also mats and balls are used in this non aerobic form of exercise. Considered a resistant exercise those out of condition will notice an increase in their heart weight.

Spinal alignment and core muscle strength are the two key elements in Pilates at the Pulse gym. The muscles of the abdomen, hips, pelvis and spine loosely define your core muscle group. During a Pilate's session the instructor will get you to focus and concentrate on your core muscles. Breathing and muscle contraction are also key factors of your routine. The focus should be on quality of movement versus quantity.

Pilates started out like many fitness trends, with many of us wondering if it would be around for the long-term. With our focus on connecting the mind and body and building a strong core foundation, it's not surprising that Pilates is not only still around, but growing each year. While Pilates is like yoga in many ways, it has a different focus and provides different results. If you haven't tried it, you can learn more about what Pilates is at Pulse gym at the Athenaeum Spa in Malta.