What is HomBody Pilates? 

HomBody PILATES is a contemporary, anatomically-based approach to Joseph Pilates' original exercise method. Its exercises safely deliver optimal strength, flexibility and endurance, without adding bulk. This stress-relieving method can be performed on a mat or a reformer.

What are the Benefits of HomBody Pilates?

• longer, leaner muscles (less bulk, more freedom of movement)
• improves postural problems
• increases core strength/stability and peripheral mobility
• helps prevent injury
• enhances functional fitness, ease of movement
• balances strength & flexibility
• heightens body awareness
• no-impact - easy on the joints
• can be customized for everyone from rehab patients to elite athletes
• complements other methods of exercise
• improves performance in sports (golf, skiing, skating, dance, etc.)
• improves balance, coordination & circulation

How is HomBody Pilates different or better than weight training or other resistance exercise?

• pilates is three-dimensional (i.e. exercises can be performed using all movement planes)
• spring resistance more closely resembles muscular contraction
• emphasis on concentric/eccentric contraction for injury prevention
• is customizable for special needs
• in pilates exercise, emphasis is placed on rebalancing muscles around the joints
• pilates corrects over-training and muscle imbalance that leads to injury
• pilates emphasizes balancing strength with flexibility (for injury prevention and more efficient movement)
• leads to an improvement in posture and body awareness