Pilates
Strengthen your core, posture and flexibility on a simple mat: every move explained with a picture and a video, and programs that progress with you.
- 36 moves
- 36 videos
- 3 levels
What is Pilates?
Developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century and taught in New York from the 1920s, Pilates is what its creator called “Contrology”: a way of training that strengthens the body from the inside, starting with the deep muscles of the belly, back and pelvis, the ones that hold your posture all day long.
Every move is done slowly, in rhythm with the breath, with few repetitions but great precision. No impact, no heavy load: the work goes deep and stays gentle on the joints.
It is the ideal partner of strength training, running and combat sports: more core strength, mobility and balance, to keep progressing and lower the risk of injury.
“In 10 sessions you will feel the difference, in 20 you will see the difference, and in 30 you will have a whole new body.”
What Pilates gives you
- Better posture
The moves on video
A teacher shows each move: watch it once before you do it.
All the moves
Every move with its picture and instructions, sorted by level. Start with the fundamentals.
Beginner19 moves
Intermediate12 moves
Advanced5 moves
Pilates programs
3 to 4 sessions a week, 30 to 45 minutes each: the difficulty goes up every week.
The 6 principles of Pilates
Joseph Pilates' method rests on six principles: keep them in mind on every move.
- BreathingBreathe in to prepare, breathe out to move: the ribs widen to the sides.
- CenteringEverything starts from the centre: deep abs, pelvic floor and lower back work together.
- ControlNo momentum: every phase of the move is controlled, on the way out and on the way back.
Equipment
A thick mat is enough. Optional: a cushion under your head, a small ball and a resistance band.
Pilates suits every age and every level. With back or neck pain, during pregnancy or rehabilitation, ask a health professional first and choose the easiest version of each move.
