Pilates is
The idea of Pilates is to balance the muscles of the body -strengthening the weak and stretching those which are over used and tight.
Once posture is improved and muscles of the pelvic girdle become stronger, back pain and related problems are then eliminated.
The benefits of this technique are achieved far more quickly in a studio with specially designed machines where the exercises are tailored to suit individual needs.
A Pilates session generally lasts one and a half hours and individual tuition is provided in small groups,which allows each client to work at their own pace. There is always an instructor present to give as much help as is needed.