| Pilates is a series of exercises designed to | | | | because in addition to helping to develop |
| improve flexibility and strength through a | | | | flexibility without causing a strain on the |
| variety of stretching and balancing | | | | muscles, it also helps improve posture.A |
| movements. It was developed by Joseph | | | | regular Pilates regimen results in a flatter |
| Pilates, a prisoner of war during the Second | | | | stomach and a thinner waist and thighs, as |
| World War, and has become increasingly | | | | well as increasing mobility in joints. Like |
| popular.From when he was very young, Pilates | | | | yoga, it also relieves stress and |
| took inspiration from the ancient Indian art | | | | anxiety.Chiropractic consultants recommend |
| of yoga, Zen Buddhism, and physical exercises | | | | Pilates for strengthening the back and the |
| of the Greek and Roman empires and conducted | | | | spine. Physiotherapists also recommend |
| experiments that helped him gain | | | | Pilates, to those seeking rehabilitation |
| strength.Pilates introduced his exercises to | | | | after injuries to their limbs.Pilates is also |
| the inmates of the German internment camp, | | | | recommended for the elderly, people suffering |
| helping them keep physically fit. He also | | | | from osteoporosis, and people who are |
| introduced mat workout and physical exercise | | | | overweight.Pilates has become quite popular |
| equipment made from bed springs.Today Pilates | | | | among athletes, dancers and actors because |
| has become particularly popular among | | | | the workout improves not just the body but |
| dancers, athletes, celebrities and models, | | | | mind as well. |