Pilates (pronounced Pi-lah-tees) is a system of body conditioning designed to strengthen and lengthen the body's muscles with emphasis on reducing incidence of back pain and injury. Pilates targets the deep postural muscles by building strength from the inside out, re-balancing the body and bringing it into correct alignment producing excellent results for all ages and abilities.

Pilates helps to:

• Increase and create a balance between strength and flexibility
• Create an awareness of and strengthen dynamic stability
• Improve coordination
• Release stress
• Improve posture