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Known for years for the quality of private & group Pilates Method sessions, fromthecenter® Pilates Studios, of Chicago, Inc. uses the Pilates Method ideas and concepts with the understanding that each client has needs that may range from sports injury prevention, to fitness, to rehabilitative therapy. The Pilates Method The Pilates Method is a movement technique performed in a sequence, either on a floor mat or on spring resistant equipment invented by Joseph H. Pilates. It is an full body conditioning program, injury preventative and rehabilitative therapy. The emphasis is on centering your body by developing the strength of your core muscles; the abdominals and back muscles. The sequence of exercises are designed to strengthen and stretch your muscles in specific patterns, body relationships and planes of movements. Basic movement principles are ingrained into the technique to help the body perform and function, such as concentration on the activity being performed, control of your body muscularly and of the equipment on which you are on and breathing throughout the exercise to direct the bodies’ energy, to contract the abdominal muscles for centeredness and to relax the body. The sequence, when done repetitively, helps your body perform and function better due to an aligned, strong & supple structure. The end result is a well toned, strong body with improved postural alignment and flexibility able to move more efficiently with better coordination, balance and grace. fromthecenter® Pilates Studios offers clientele a variety of options for training in the Pilates Method: Private & Semi-Private Sessions, Small Group Mat Classes, Reformer Classes, Tower Classes, and FTC Teacher Training. Value Packages, which expire in 6 months, are available to provide affordable savings