Why people find it hard to give up pilates

The nation may have cut back on its latte habit since the big squeeze began, but one addiction ? Pilates ? is proving harder to give up.

?It?s a very strange thing; we were genuinely expecting classes to dip, but we?re busier than ever,? says Lynne Robinson (right), founder of the Body Control Pilates empire and one of the UK?s foremost experts. ?People are telling us that they?re going without treats like a pedicure or blow-dry, but keeping their Pilates class because it makes them feel so good it?s difficult to live without.?

For those who haven?t had their heads turned by it yet, Pilates is a gentle form of exercise that focuses on controlling the deep muscles that form the body?s ?core?. The principle is that everything, from stability to muscle tone, strength to posture, is governed by a cylindrical ?centre?, that runs from the navel to the pubic bone, comprising the diaphragm, spine, back muscles, abdominals and pelvic floor muscles.

?It?s a very thoughtful, precise process where you don?t make any careless movements,? Lynne explains, ?so you tend to need fewer 'repetitions? to get results.?

Lynne, who teaches clients ranging from the fabulous (model-turned-foodie Sophie Dahl) to football teams (Chelsea), believes it?s a much-needed psychological (as well as physical) support right now.

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