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Pilates Services & PricingThe Working Body features a fully equipped Pilates studio. All sessions are by appointment only and prices are subject to change. For more information, please call us at (510) 286-8100.
Learn more about Pilates Certification and Continuing Education at www.ITTPilates.com.
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What is Pilates?Pilates is a unique method of whole-body conditioning that emphasizes strength, balance, flexibility, and improved body awareness. Pilates provides an invigorating and energizing workout that is comprised of a series of controlled, coordinated movements that engage the body and the breath as well as the mind. Key components include strengthening the deep abdominal and back muscles to support and stabilize the skeletal system during movement. Pilates is performed on several pieces of equipment with adjustable spring resistance to strengthen with control and uniformly work the entire body. All exercises emphasize the quality of movement rather than the number of repetitions, and the focus is on moving from your center and experiencing movement "from the inside out." A Pilates workout leaves you refreshed and alert, not exhausted and drained, and it is appropriate for people of all ages and physical abilities. Pilates sessions at The Working Body are conducted by certified trainers, so each workout is tailored to the client's specific needs. Whether you are a sedentary office worker or a seasoned tri-athlete, Pilates can improve your body's function and performance. Who was Joseph Pilates?The Pilates method of exercise was developed by Joseph Hubertus Pilates, born in Germany in 1880. Being frail and sickly as a child, he sought ways to overcome his limitations. This search developed into a lifelong commitment and passion for fitness and conditioning. During his teenage years, he excelled at diving, skiing, and gymnastics. By the age of fourteen, he was posing for anatomy charts, and this experience inspired him to study the human body. In 1912, Joseph Pilates left Germany to train as a boxer in England. There he worked as a circus performer and taught self-defense to Scotland Yard detectives. At the outbreak of World War I, he was placed in an "enemy alien" camp, where he began teaching fellow German nationals self-defense and body building. He was later transferred to the Isle of Man to work as a nurse. Here he applied his knowledge of physical conditioning to help rehabilitate the war injured and sick internees. He started experimenting with springs by attaching them to hospital beds. This allowed patients to start applying movement and resistance to their muscles, which seemed to hasten their recovery time. This experience inspired Joseph Pilates to invent the Universal Reformer. After the war, Joseph Pilates returned for a short while to Germany to train the Hamburg Police force. Unhappy with the political situation in his country, he left for America. During his voyage, he met his wife Clara, and in 1923 they founded the Pilates Studio in New York City. Joseph Pilates died in 1967. His work has continued to grow and evolve throughout the world. Make an Appointment
Once you have made an appointment please print out the below forms and turn them in to us on the day of your appointment. Fax # (510) 286-8104 |
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