Pilates Pilates A vision of health A vision of health

and high performanceand high performance

“To achieve the highest accomplishments within the scope of our capabilities in all walks of life, we must constantly strive to acquire strong healthy bodies and develop our

minds to the limit of our ability”

Joseph H. Pilates “Return to Life through Contrology” -

1945

Bruno ArteroBruno Artero Bruno Artero is a former Rugby Player with the Rugby Club Orleans in France. He has been involved in the development of Youth/HS Rugby in the USA since 2004.

Bruno founded and directed the San Diego Youth Rugby Mustangs between 2004 and 2008. He was head coach for the Griffins U18 and Manager of the U18 USA National Team during the 2007-2008 season.

Bruno was introduced ten years ago to Pilates. He has a particular interest in incorporating Pilates in the training of High Performance Athletes, especially in the training of USA Rugby elite players.

Bruno opened with his wife in 2004, the Marla Bingham Studio, located in La Jolla, to provide equipment-based body conditioning and rehabilitation for clients of all ages and abilities. Bruno is a Pilates Method Alliance member. Bruno Artero and the Marla Bingham Studio are an official training partner of USA Rugby.

Mat PilatesMat Pilates

                                                                                                             

Pilates Reformer

                                                                                                             

ChairChair

                                                                                  

Ladder Barrel and Barrel                                                

                                                                                                             

Trapeze Table

Pilates & RugbyPilates & Rugby

What professional dancers discovered years ago, the NBA, NFL, MLB and USA Rugby are discovering now – that

Pilates is one of the best forms of conditioning a top tier athlete can participate in

The 3 Guiding Pilates The 3 Guiding Pilates PrinciplesPrinciples

Whole Body HealthWhole Body HealthWhole Body Whole Body CommitmentCommitmentBreathBreath

The Pilates Movement PrinciplesThe Pilates Movement Principles Proper breathingProper breathingBalanced muscle developmentBalanced muscle developmentConcentrationConcentrationControlControlCenteringCenteringPrecisionPrecisionRhythmRhythm

Goals and Benefits

Coordination Coordination PosturePostureFlexibility and range of motionFlexibility and range of motionCore strength and powerCore strength and powerEffective and precise movementEffective and precise movementMental concentration, mental Mental concentration, mental toughness and self confidence toughness and self confidence

The Core or powerhouseThe Core or powerhouse

Foundation of every exercise in Pilates and in life Foundation of every exercise in Pilates and in life

The elements of the core include:The elements of the core include:

                Transversus abdominus        Multifidi        Diaphragm        Pelvic floor

  

BreathingBreathing

Inhale through the nose Inhale through the nose

Exhale through the mouth Exhale through the mouth

That is where we start…That is where we start…