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…