Pilates Explained: Who, What, Why
Pilates is a movement method developed by Joseph Pilates. Practiced with consistency, Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength, increases core stability, increases joint stability and mobility, and improves endurance throughout the entire body. It puts emphasis on alignment, posture, breathing, coordination, stability and balance. Pilates aimes for elegant economy of movement, creating flow. Pilates can be on a mat or equipment like the Reformer. Pilates principles can also be applied to other fitness equipment and exercise tools like the TRX.
Modern life often means doubled up over screens, bent over desks, sitting in cars, and stress. This inactivity takes a considerable toll on our posture and our health. Our physical, emotional, and spiritual well being suffers. Pilates can help:
Benefits of Pilates:
Relieves back pain
Improves flexibility and joint mobility
Strengthens muscles
Possibility to lose weight
Reduces stress
Mindfulness
Improve stamina
Increase energy
Personally, practicing Pilates has saved my body from many injuries. I know this because I feel better moving at 38 then I did in my 20’s. Seriously.
Ready to move better in your body and feel confident again? Schedule a session and start feeling better today.
