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Pilates principle: Concentration
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Pilates principle: Concentration

Pilates isn’t just about WHAT you do but HOW you do it. Joseph Pilates believed in working smarter, not harder. There's no need for endless repetitions if you're getting the most out of each one.


In Pilates this is expressed by the principle of concentration. It says - don't just go through the motions. Instead, concentrate on the movement & the muscles you're trying to work.

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The Power of a great teacher
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The Power of a great teacher

It’s not just the exercises or the accountability. 

A great teacher empowers YOU to be your own expert so that you don't need someone else to "fix" you. Instead you feel confident and capable of healing yourself - and maintaining your gains over time. 

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