| Pilates are a set of exercises that were invented by | | | | Pilate exercises are termed to be very similar to yoga. |
| Joseph Pilates to strengthen his body and to maintain it | | | | Pilates are also recommended for those people with |
| well. Joseph was a very weak kid and so he felt the | | | | back problems. Pilates help in straightening the back |
| need to develop his own set of exercises, hence the | | | | and prevent back pain. Pilate exercises are normally |
| name Pilates. He borrowed the set of exercises from | | | | practiced by girls and women. Pilate exercises are |
| ancient Romans and Greeks and his exercises are | | | | expected to increase one's mobility of the joints and |
| based on the Zen philosophy of yoga. | | | | also aids in improving blood circulation. They also help in |
| It was during World War 2 in Germany that Joseph | | | | flattening the stomach and removing excess fat from |
| introduced his set of Pilate exercises to fellow soldiers | | | | thighs and waist. Pilate exercises are also favored by |
| in the German camp. The set of exercise made the | | | | senior and overweight people as they don't involve |
| Germans to ward off diseases and increase their | | | | heavy exercises and there is no jumping and lifting |
| overall strength. The exercise taught to the interns at | | | | involved. Pilates reduce stiffness in joints and also |
| that time became the basis of today's Pilate exercises. | | | | prevents osteoporosis. |
| Pilate exercises enable one to improve their flexibility | | | | Pilate work best for pregnant women who would like |
| and strength through a variety of stretching and | | | | to get back in shape after their pregnancy. Pilates |
| balancing movements. | | | | prove to be a good exercise, not only for the body but |
| Pilates prove to be very beneficial for dancers as they | | | | for the mind as well. The exercises have gained |
| improve the dancer's flexibility and their bodies become | | | | popularity worldwide and more and more people are |
| resistant to injuries. Many athletes and other celebrities | | | | reaping the benefits of doing Pilate exercises. Pilates |
| also go for Pilates to improve their overall body fitness. | | | | prove to be one of the few exercises that use fewer |
| Pilates prevent injury to the body overall and also | | | | and controlled movements that require proper control |
| improve the posture of the person. Pilates help in | | | | and form. One can do the exercises in the comforts |
| straightening the body from inside as well as outside. | | | | of the home for just 3 times a week and still gain |
| Following Pilate exercises does not only the body | | | | positive results. |
| physically but also relieves stress and anxiety. Hence | | | | |