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PILATES
PURE VS APPLIED What’s the future of pilates? Should it only ever
involve the exercises designed by Joseph Pilates, or can his philosophy be applied while keeping the product moving with the times? We ask health and fitness industry experts worldwide
STEFANIA DELLA PIA MERRITHEW HEALTH & FITNESS
T
he contemporary STOTT PILATES method has
evolved from the original teachings of Joseph Pilates to include modern princi- ples of exercise science. As we learn more about the human body, and discover new applications for pilates, it’s important that we keep the original philosophy of the method moving forward and apply current research about the biomechanics of the body. Once known as the secret weapon of
dancers, over the years pilates has become popular as a form of functional fitness, and is now used by the general public for cross- training, rehabilitation, sports conditioning and general fitness purposes. Our method caters to different body types
and abilities by offering various preparatory exercises and modifications, as well as incor- porating props. It’s vital that we continue to enhance, develop and improve on the knowledge we’ve acquired to enable peo- ple of all ages and fitness levels to reap the benefits. However, we never lose sight of the foundations and the principles on which our method is based. Della Pia is programme director, education
& master instructor trainer at Merrithew – a Toronto-based company which operates under the STOTT PILATES name and develops and promotes pilates fitness programmes world- wide. Details:
www.stottpilates.com
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