In addition, athletes like the San Francisco 49ers and the Cincinnati Bengals are using it. It was developed by Joseph H. Pilates, who conceived more than 500 specifically designed movements using both the mat and five unique pieces of exercise apparatus which strengthen and lengthen the body without adding bulk. The Pilates Method brings the body into its, personal, proper balance as well as helps prevent injury. Pilates, Inc. has set up a Pilates Scholarship Program at this center to train Southwest Floridians in the Pilates Method. There are still a few openings for the training.
Students come from many disciplines, including physical therapy, dance and fitness.
However, the main prerequisite is a passion for the work. Students will be given in-depth education with more than 600 hours including supervised apprenticeship. Inc. Ms. Hope Petrine, Certified Pilates Instructor, has been chosen to oversee the Fort Myers Pilates Studio and head the training program. Hope had been a dance instructor for almost 45 years when and injury took her to the Pilates Method. She was so impressed by the work she did the training.