benefits

The benefits of Pilates have been well documented and are enforced by the mainstream popularity of the exercise form. Much of the initial findings by Joseph Pilates are still unchanged today including the five main pieces of equipment. Below is a list of examples in the ways pilates can improve your life but it is more than those listed. Clients of ours find it indescribable how empowered, energized and healthier than feel, the best testimonial to the benefits of pilates are the clients of ours who have stated many, many times “I will do pilates for the rest of my life !”

*Elongates muscles without building bulk.

*Slims problem areas, i.e., Hips, buttocks and thighs.

*Strengthens the back by building support in the abdominals.

*Increases flexibility while building strength.

*Improves posture, coordination, circulation and overall health.

*Lowers risk of injury by eliminating tension and stress on joints, back, and neck

*Increases better range of motion.

*Promotes relaxation and a sense of well being.

*Create an evenly conditioned body and prevent sports injury

*Learn efficient patterns of motion

In conventional workouts, weak muscles tend to get weaker and strong muscles tend to get stronger. The result is muscular imbalance - a primary cause of injury and chronic back pain. Pilates conditions the whole body, even the ankles and feet. No muscle group is over trained or under trained. Your entire musculature is evenly balanced and conditioned, helping you enjoy daily activities and sports with greater ease and less chance of injury.

Pilates exercises train several muscle groups at once in smooth, continuous movements. By developing proper technique, you can actually re-train your body to move in safer, more efficient patterns of motion - invaluable for injury recovery, sports performance, good posture and optimal health.