 Pilates (pronounced pi-LAH-teez) was developed in the 1920's and is named after the creator, Joseph H. Pilates. He designed a number of exercise machines (using old hospital beds and springs) in a successful effort to overcome his own disabilities. Pilates quickly became popular with many people, ranging from those who are mostly sedentary to those who excel in athletics. With over 500 moves to choose from, a session can be modified to challenge a person at almost any fitness level. |
"If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young."
- Joseph H. Pilates
Eme Cole, founder of Pilates PLUS Studio, opened her Lincoln Park area Pilates Studio in Chicago, Illinois in July, 2002. Eme has been an active athlete since a child, competing in gymnastics from the age of 8 through College. After graduation she furthered her studies and received her Master of Science degree in Kinesiology, received additional fitness training certifications, and began managing a fitness center in downtown Chicago.
Having been limited by a recurring back injury, her neurologist suggested Pilates for alleviating tension in the lower back and strengthening her core muscles. It only took one session for Eme to realize that this was the best fitness activity for both her back problems and an active sports-oriented life style. This uplifting experience inspired her to become a certified Pilates instructor and to subsequently start her own Pilates Studio in the Chicago area of Lincoln Park. Eme and her professional certified staff, plus a complete range of Pilates equipment, will make it easy to inspire you to become involved and to incorporate Pilates into your own healthy Chicago lifestyle.
