Pilates for Men

Pilates is often associated with women and more often than not you will find a majority of women in Pilates classes.  Does this mean Pilates does not work well for men?  Hardly! Pilates was invented by an incredibly strong German man, Joseph Pilates, thus the name Pilates.  Joseph Pilates studied anatomy and developed himself as a body builder, a wrestler, gymnast, boxer, skier and diver.  He was concerned with the health of the spine and developing core strength.

Pilates has many benefits including strengthening the core, key to advancing performance in any sport.  Pilates is wonderful for releasing tight hamstrings and shoulders sore from golf or tennis swings.  Pilates connects your mind, body, and spirit, releasing stress.  Both men and women can benefit greatly from Pilates.

As Joseph Pilates said, "If you will faithfully perform your contrology [Pilates] exercise regularly..., you will find your body development approaching the ideal, accompanied by renewed mental vigor and spiritual enhancement."