Pilates, named after its founder Joseph Pilates, is a system of exercise that is based on the idea that strengthening the core muscles, or what he called “the powerhouse”, the body would give freedom to the extremities and strengthen them too. His method combines Eastern and Western knowledge into a controlled stretching and strengthening exercise that elongate and align the body for greater ease and efficiency of movement.
June Hines, the owner of June Hines Pilates Studio in Doylestown knows why it is has steadily grown among health conscious adults. She says, “We conducted a survey of our clients asking them if they would give us a testimonial about what Pilates has done for them. And we got several back and we also got a lot in common feedback and small talk. The response is almost always the same—it works. If done correctly Pilates works. It does a lot of good things for the body. And people are looking for something that works. It works because it strengthens the center of the body. It gets people back in balance.”
From tennis swing to typing, to watching TV, we are putting our body out of balance because our movements are not controlled at all. Injuries happen often because we just bend over and pick something up or reach around to grab something and put undo stresses on our backs or shoulders. Pilates helps us to develop good habits. Joseph Pilates said, “The mind should guide the body.” June agrees explaining that as you advance in Pilates, “You’re training the mind to guide the body in a controlled, normal way.” June Hines Pilates Studio is located in both Doylestown and Rydal, PA. To learn more about Pilates and the kind of classes and private instruction offered at June Hines Studio, call Rydal at 215-576-8261 or Doylestown at 215-230-0198 or visit www.junehinespilates.com.