Benefits of Pilates
Think of Pilates as fitness for life. The exercises take time to practice and master.
While it’s not a quick fix, Pilates can, over time, enhance many aspects of your life.
Pilates strengthens muscles, especially core muscles of the abdomen and back.
Physically active people often notice performance improvements in their favourite activities such as running, swimming, golf, cycling, skiing, and kayaking.
Pilates improves general fitness and health. Everyone can benefit from increased flexibility and range of motion. Circulation can also improve as a result of a regular Pilates program.
Pilates improves posture and body alignment. People with sedentary jobs (such as IT workers, students and clerks) can realize the benefits of better posture while at work. Pilates helps to maintain strength and flexibility of the spine.
Pilates is a non-impact workout that assists those recovering from injury by maintaining mobility and strength. Pilates is very effective in rehabilitation and pain management.
Pilates can also improve balance, coordination and enhance body awareness.