THE PILATES PROGRAM. A MEAN OF IMPROVING BALANCE-RELATED MOTOR ABILITIES

Abstract

The Pilates training program is a system of exercises created by Joseph Pilates in 1900, which enhances balance, proper breathing, body awareness and graceful movement for more effective body conditioning. Nowadays the Pilates training can be practised everywhere as it is taught in private sports centres, in the academia, gyms and medical practices, and clients range from professional athletes to individuals with a limited physical capacity as a consequence of illnesses or accidents.

Keywords

• pilates
• fitness
• balance
• training