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What is Pilates?

Originally called "Contrology," Pilates is a method of whole body exercise designed to improve daily activities and livelihood.

Though there is an emphasis on core work, core strength alone is not the end goal. Rather, using that core strength to develop functional and sustainable movement patterns throughout the body is the goal.

Created in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates, the exercises coordinate movement and breath together to work the smaller and deeper stabilizing muscles of the body as much as your prime movers.

Pilates aligns your entire body's overall structure and supports its joints. What appears to look simple can be deceptively challenging and incredibly effective when done correctly with good form.

Pilates is a low impact exercise that creates optimal strength through muscle balance and fine-tuning neuromuscular patterns.

The optimal strength gained from a consistent Pilates practice is non-rigid, balancing strength with mobility and flexibility. It helps you move and breathe through your daily activities with more freedom and power and less pain.

Health benefits of Pilates:
- improved flexibility
- increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back,    hips and buttocks (the 'core muscle' of your body)
- balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body
- enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs

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FIND MOTIVATION TO BE MORE ACTIVE IN APRIL

April brings better weather and longer days of sunlight. April is also marked as Move More Month encouraging people to get physically active.

Check out these exercise ideas to help you stay on the move: 

Cardio exercises for Move More Month

• Jump rope
• Jumping jacks
• Burpees
• Stair climbing
• Jog in place
• Mountain climbers
• Toe Taps With Jumps

Strength and stability exercises for Move More Month

• Squats using a chair
• Lunges
• Sit-ups or crunches
• Wall push-ups
• Hip hinges with a broom

Prioritize Wellness for Move More Month

Everyone has a busy schedule, but your wellness should be a priority. Start with just 15 minutes a day.

• Try taking a walk on your lunch break.
• Increase your activity in the office.
• Choose stairs over elevators and park farthest from the door wherever you go.
• Make exercise an item on your calendar like an important meeting.
• Find a buddy to help keep you accountable.
• Join a local fitness class that may have options to join virtually.

Use self-motivation to help get moving. For some, listing out reasons you want to exercise more can be helpful. Consider listing the rewards and what it will take to change bad habits that may inhibit exercise.  

It's an opportunity to take back some control in areas where we have all felt a bit powerless, set goals and create healthy routines that are focused on ourselves. 

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