Pilates is a series of over 500 mat or equipment based exercises inspired by calisthenics, yoga, and ballet.

Pilates improves flexibility, strength, balance, and body awareness. How does Pilates work and what are the benefits of Pilates?

Pilates improves flexibility, strength, balance, and body awareness.

The History of Pilates

Pilates was designed by Joseph H. Pilates, a German, born in 1880. During WWI, he was an intern at an English hospital. He noticed that the injured soldiers, who were confined to their beds, could not exercise. So he developed a machine out of old hospital beds and springs that designed a form of exercise which assisted the soldiers in their rehabilitation. He later moved to New York bringing his method of exercise, now called ‘Pilates’.

How Does Pilates Work

Pilates works by combining breathing and stretches and can be in combination with a machine. It is a type of exercise that focuses on improving the entire body by making the body more flexible and stronger. It is more dynamic than Yoga because it pushes the body through stretching and targets flexibility, posture, and strength. By using the Pilates machine, individuals have to go through systematic moves, whilst holding their torsos in place and moving their limbs in different directions. This movement increases the person’s balance, strength, and flexibility.

The Benefits of Pilates

The benefits of Pilates are proven over time and a lot of Pilates fans have reported that by doing “regular” Pilates classes, their figures are toner, more balanced, and stronger.

Other possible benefits of Pilates exercises are weight loss, increased energy levels, and a general sense of well being. Pilates is gentle and very effective. Pilates is an ideal workout for athletes recovering from injury, older people who may not have the capacity to do strenuous exercise or pregnant women. Generally, Pilates is a great supplement to any exercise routine.

After a Pilates workout, people instantly feel the difference in their abs, backs, and legs.

Here is Why!

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