Pilates exercise programs focus on the core postural muscles that help keep the body balanced. These exercises are essential in providing support for the spin. In particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of neutral alignment of the spine and strengthening the deep postural muscles that support this alignment, which are important to help alleviate and prevent back pain.

The Pilates exercise system was named after its originator, Joseph Pilates. Pilates developed this system in the early 1900’s to improve his health and to support the health of fellow World War 1 internees. Later, Joseph Pilates incorporated the resistance of springs into machines and created the unique equipment now used in the exercise system.

The Pilates exercise program has taken the fitness world by storm and for good reason. If your exercise program has been stuck in a rut, this may be just what you need to get motivated again!