Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates as a very easy and effective way to stay healthy. Due to its simplicity, this form of fitness soon became widely accepted. Attention to detail becomes a priority in Pilates and is accompanied by slow movements. Quantity never matters but quality does.
All students of Pilates must understand that all movements originated from the mind. The goal of every exercise should be to improve the overall body balance and the physical appearance. Pilates should not make increasing muscle mass a goal. It is only through the complete mastery of the mind that the body can move freely and accurately. Pilates can be practice easily with or without machines. Centering, precision, breathing, and flowing movement are the basic tenets behind the philosophy of this popular form of exercise.
It is important to understand that all moves in Pilates bear some hidden meaning that must be executed exactly as defined by the instructor if you want to reap the benefits from the practice of this fitness program. This type of regime is becoming increasingly popular as people turn to this fitness program to fulfill the need to maintain their health and achieving a peaceful state of mind. The stress from daily life is increasing and people get more and more confused so practicing such a sport helps them redefining self equilibrium. It has been made even more popular with programs on DVDs where you can imply plug in and start implementing it from the comforts of your own home. This unique fitness program lets anyone participate from the youngest person to the oldest, irrespective of their current fitness level or body condition. This is a fitness program that is suitable even for pregnant women and children. This is how Moira Merrithew, a well known figure in Pilates becomes obsessed with this program after using tot to recover from an accident. Her encounter with Romana Kryzanawska changed the course her of life. She introduced Moira to this field and Moira, later, founded Stott Pilates which is now one of the most well known brands concerning this sport.
Pilates had greatly expanded on the idea of sculpting the body through gentle systematic moves and change the worldwide perception of how sports could be. Finally people realize that the goal of sports is not to win, but to create a new level of health and happiness that anyone can enjoy without the pressure of being better than the next person. This is about being your best and achieving inner balance and harmony.