How Does Pilates Differ From Traditional Exercise Programs?

• Pilates is more about how to move, not how fast, how far, or how much.
  
  
• It's a safer, gentler, lower-impact way to condition the body.
  
  
• The techniques work the whole body, not just specific muscle groups.
  
  
• The Pilates Method avoids activities that cause pain or prevent coordinated, efficient movement.
  
  
• A traditional hour of prescribed exercise training can be accomplished in half the time.
  
  
• The Pilates method produces a lithe, long spine and body, building strength without bulk.
  
  
• Pilates develops a wider range of motion and dramatically improves flexibility, reducing the risk of injury.
  
  
• Pilates activities stimulate and engage the mind.
  
  
• The Pilates environment is calm and supportive, facilitating stress-free, pain-free, and accurate movement.