New York City Pilates Instructor Training

While living in England, a German man named Joseph Pilates developed a rehabilitative system known as "The Art of Contrology" during the years of World War One. Contrology consisted of a series of very precise exercises, performed on large pieces of equipment, for the rehabilitation of injured soldiers. Many of these soldiers were bed-ridden; in fact, the design of the Cadillac (an important piece of Pilates equipment) is based on an old hospital bed.

Over the years, Contrology became known as Pilates, and its primary practitioners became dancers, not soldiers. Dancers like Martha Graham and George Balanchine used Pilates to help improve their technique while protecting them from injuries. To this day, professional dancers the world over use Pilates to keep the strong, supple, and injury-free.

Today, Pilates is enjoying unprecedented popularity. For a system that is nearly 100-years old, it's become surprisingly and belatedly trendy. Clients turn to Pilates for many reasons. They love that it works on the body's core--after all, who doesn't want a flatter, stronger abdomen and healthier lower back?

Pilates is also very popular because it challenges clients without putting any strain on them. As we age, most of us pick up injuries of one kind or another. Exercise often exacerbates these injuries. Pilates is that rare form of exercise that protects clients while simultaneously pushing them to their limits. At the Pilates Academy International, you can receive instructor training on all types of equipment, including the Cadillac. The more you know about Pilates' rich history and its basis in equipment technique, the better a teacher you'll be.

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