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who is doing pilates?

There are many reasons why everyone is doing pilates. Because pilates fulfills your specific needs.

Of course you know of all the stars that do pilates but did you know these athletes do it too?

• Tiger Woods (professional golfer)
• Rocco Mediate (professional golfer)
• Curt Schilling (professional baseball player)
• Ruben Brown (professional football player)
• Pilates is also part of the strength training regimen of the Buffalo Bills NFL team.

Injury prevention is key for many athletes and pilates provides the core strength necessary to keep you healthy and on the playing field.

Although many people practice Pilates for the fitness benefits, it has also been a significant value to those recovering from injuries. The Pilates Method helps to counteract the adverse effects injuries have on the body by focusing on correct alignment and proper muscle integration.

"After 6 months of Pilates, I cut 10 minutes off my best marathon time ever!"
-Alex Lipinski, 36

"I had been in alot of pain from scoliosis, compression fractures, and osteoarthritis. I asked my doctor if I could try one-on-one Pilates training to strengthen my core and muscles that support the spine. He was familiar with Pilates and even made specific recommendations to my trainers at bodymind balance."
-Judi Heile, 57