Pilates

Discover Evolution Pilates, Good Shepherd Hospital Health and Fitness Center's premier Pilates studio, available to both members and nonmembers. Our team of passionate instructors offers group, individual, and duet classes and is equipped to work with clients of all conditions. To schedule individual or duet sessions, contact Deb Kamholz, Pilates Coordinator at 847-620-4514.

What is pilates?

Pilates is a gentle and effective exercise system, created by German-born Joseph Pilates in the early 1900’s. It was created in an effort to rehabilitate injured and ill people, including Mr. Pilates himself.

Benefits from Pilates include:

• better posture
• more stable balance
• increased core strength
• improved flexibility
• better understanding of your body and how it moves
• injury prevention and performance enhancement