Thursday, May 31, 2007

About the Pilates Method
New to Pilates? You′re not alone! Pilates is one of the fastest growing forms of exercise in the world. In the U.S., Pilates participants have grown in number from 1.7 million in 2000 to 10.5 million in 2004 – more than 500% growth in just four years! And it continues to spread around the world. Why is the Pilates method experiencing such dramatic growth, and how can it benefit you, too?

Developed from the rehabilitation techniques of Joseph Pilates, Balanced Body Pilates is a safe, sensible exercise system using a floor mat or equipment, that will help you look and feel your very best. No matter what your age or condition, it will work for you. Pilates improves core strength, flexibility, agility and economy of motion. It can even help alleviate back pain and other chronic ailments.
Learn more in these pages about Pilates.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

What is fitness

Physical fitness is used in two close meanings - general fitness and specific fitness (a task-oriented definition based on the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations,
Specific or task-oriented fitness is a person's ability to perform in a specific activity with a reasonable efficiency, for example, sports or military service Specific training prepares athletes to perform well in their sports.