Pilates, pioneered by the late Joseph Pilates, is a mind-body exercise system to strengthen the weak and challenge the strong. Pilates (1880-1967) was a German expatriate who first made his mark in England during WWI (World War 1) when he developed a series of exercises and innovative equipment to help prisoners of war regain strength and mobility. Exercises can be performed on a mat or using specialized equipment.

When Mr. Pilates emigrated to New York, the professional dance community there discovered his conditioning techniques could prevent injury and improve strength while maintaining long, even muscle tone. Martha Graham and George Balanchine were both students of his, and two of the first celebrities to benefit from doing pilates.

Developed by professionals for professionals, STOTT PILATES is an anatomically- based approach to the original exercise method. It is a progression in pilates that incorporates modern exercise science and rehabilitation principles, eliminates contraindicated movements and emphasizes neutral alignment, core stability and peripheral mobility.

The STOTT PILATES repetoire consists of more than 500 systematic, mind-body exercises that can be performed on a mat or on specialized equipment pieces. A fitness program for a lifetime, STOTT PILATES is ideal for everyone from young adults to aging baby boomers, and post-rehab patients to elite athletes.