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In England, Joseph Pilates, a sickly youth who wanted better health and a stronger physique, developed a movement system that stretched, strengthened and balanced the body. When he moved to New York City in the late 1920s, his system, known simply as Pilates (Pi-lah-tees), caught on, primarily with dancers.
Pilates works to retrain core muscles to establish better posture, relieve stress, reduce joint discomfort and stiffness, and improve mobility and balance.
As a Pilates instructor, I have found that participants in my classes often mention how Pilates has changed their lives. A client with Multiple Sclerosis has discovered that...
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