The benefits of pilates

Pilates Is an amazing exercise technique where you learn slow controlled movements in a class or one to one with a qualified teacher. Pilates was developed by the late Joseph Pilates, so pilates exercise is very much for women and men.

Strengthen your back 

There are so many benefits: A lot of people start Pilates after they’ve had some sort of back problem because Pilates can be so good for your back, it can strengthen your back, help you to do the right exercises for you & may reduce pain and suffering in your back, it may ease your symptoms. (It’s useful to see your GP and/ or practitioner if there’s pain)

Improve your quality of life 

it builds your confidence in what you’re able to do in your life with your body again which is so rewarding, it strengthens your back, improves your core stability, Strengthening your deep abdominals and deep back muscles that support your back giving you some more support in your back and life. 

Practice 

You can learn how to practice your back exercises and pilates exercises and relaxation at home so that you achieve much more from your lessons. 

Reduce stress 

Incorporating pilates exercises and good posture into daily life can help your back feel better, reduce stress and stiffness in the muscles 

Breathe! 

The breathing in pilates helps your core strength, abdominal & back support as well as help you focus and concentrate on the exercises. The breathing is also so useful and helpful to do during the stretches, to help you relax and release tight, tense muscles

Tone up 

Pilates exercise is extremely toning and if practiced regularly can tone and strengthen your entire body which feels really good 

Strong 

Pilates exercises strengthens not just your back, your neck, shoulders, hips, arms, knees, feet and ankles, your whole body. 

Improve your posture 

Having bad posture can cause all sorts of back pain, neck pain and muscular discomfort. Pilates can help you improve your posture by stretching out tight muscles and strengthening weak muscles 

You can learn at your level to get the maximum benefits 

improve your balance

Pilates can help improve your balance, this takes regular practice but ideal for all ages

Your happiness 

You can relax more easily and feel happier too from regular classes, science has now shown that good posture makes you feel happier!  

These are just a few of the benefits, really hope that pilates exercise helps and inspires you 

Love Bev