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Pilates Is Good to the Core

The Pilates method of conditioning is a proven technique for strengthening your core, streamlining your body without adding bulk or stressing your joints, and improving your posture and flexibility. 

"Pilates is a system of muscle re-education," says Pilates enthusiast Brian C. Schafer, MD, orthopaedic surgeon on staff at Saint Francis Medical Center. "The highly controlled movements strengthen core muscles and mobilize the spine. Just as strong leg muscles protect your knees and hips, strong core muscles protect your back."  

The perfect complement to cardiovascular exercise, Pilates is a safe form of exercise for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. At Fitness Plus, you can work one-on-one with a certified Pilates instructor in a fully equipped Pilates studio or participate in small-group sessions. Either way, you'll be walking taller and feeling revitalized in no time.

From Weekly Health Page: Aug. 13, 2006