Pilates is a strength conditioning program that improves muscle control, flexibility, coordination and tone. The basic priciples of Pilates conditioning consists of a sequence of carefully performed exercises. Each exercise is designed to strengthen and stretch the “core muscles” (abs, hips and back). There is a specific breathing pattern for each exercise to assist in directing energy to those areas while relaxing the rest of the body. The Pilates Reformeris a specialized resistance instrument used to accompany these exercises.