Pilates emphasizes flowing movements that require the use of multiple muscle groups simultaneously. Controlled breathing and concentration are essential, making Pilates a workout for the body and the mind.

A Pilates workout is performed on a mat or on specifically designed equipment with adjustable resistance features for a full-body workout. Matwork focuses primarily on the trunk and abdominals, while the equipment also emphasizes the limbs, to work the entire body uniformly.

The apparatus is a great way to assist or challenge you, helping to increase your range of motion and flexibility, correct misalignments, and increase your strength.

Traditional methods of training and developing the body tend to produce short, bulky muscles — precisely the type of musculature most prone to injury. The repertoire of Pilates exercises is designed to tone, elongate, and strengthen muscles, while improving body awareness and posture, and relieving stress.

Pilates also elongates the spine, increasing the elasticity of muscles and the flexibility of joints. This balance between strength and flexibility drastically reduces the potential for injury.

By focusing on variety and quality of movement with fewer repetitions, Pilates improves your strength, flexibility, body awareness, and core stability. The low-impact neuromuscular system of exercise will make you feel centered, as well as energized and recharged at the end of your workout.

It is the mind itself which builds the body."
— Friedrich Schiller