Winsor Pilates is a Pilates method developed by fitness expert, dancer and teacher Mari Winsor. Winsor began the development of her style of Pilates, which is based on the original techniques of Joseph Pilates, around 20 years ago in Los Angeles, California. Winsor Pilates focuses on sculpting lean muscles, developing core strength and improving joint mobility.
How Winsor Pilates Works
Winsor Pilates focuses on the development of muscle strength and flexibility. According to Pilates and fitness instructor Steve Shipside in his book, "Power-Up Pilates," Winsor Pilates workouts range from an abbreviated 20 minute workout to a 50 minute fat-burning workout. The exercises, which, as in other types of Pilates workouts, focus on core strength, joint flexibility and neutral spine positioning, move quickly from one to the next, so there's little chance that you'll become bored or worn out quickly. The routine consists of variations on typical Pilates exercises combined in a form known as dynamic sequencing, which means they are performed in a specific rhythm and time frame intended to produce quick results.
Increases Strength
Winsor Pilates, like other types of Pilates, can help to improve strength, particularly in your core muscles. According to MayoClinic.com, building strength in your core can provide several important benefits, including improved balance and stability and more toned and defined abdominal muscles. The Mari Winsor Pilates website explains that the Winsor Pilates method can help you develop strength and define your muscles without adding bulk.
Burns Fat
Although there are no aerobic movements in Winsor Pilates, you will increase your metabolism through the development of lean muscle mass, according to author Shipside. Lean muscle cells burn more calories than fat. Additionally, Mari Winsor developed a specific Winsor Pilates routine that combines Pilates with a dance workout, available on DVD or VHS, which focuses mainly on fat-burning techniques and body sculpting moves.
Improves Flexibility
As you get older, your muscles tighten up and become less flexible, inhibiting your overall range of motion. Winsor Pilates helps to elongate your muscles, making them more pliable and elastic, which also helps to increase your range of motion and improves your level of flexibility. While Pilates is known for increasing core strength, it also helps to build back strength and improves flexibility of your spine. With specific leg and buttocks exercises and stretches, you also develop improved flexibility in your hamstrings, hips, thighs and buttocks.
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