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Pilates - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | It is an exercise program that focuses on the core postural muscles that help keep the body balanced and are essential to providing support for the spine. |
 | | In particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and strengthen the deep torso muscles, which are important to help alleviate and prevent back pain. |
 | | Pilates created what is claimed to be a method of total body conditioning that emphasizes proper alignment, centering, concentration, control, precision, breathing, and flowing movement (The Pilates Principles) that results in increased flexibility, strength, muscle tone, body awareness, energy, and improved mental concentration. |
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