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Pilates Benefits

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There are tons of benefits you can reap from Pilates workouts. But 2 main benefits stand out among all.

1. Body Awareness

Pilates gets your mind in tune with your body. It teaches you how to train your mind and build symmetry and coordination in the body. Pilates exercises train several muscle groups at once in smooth, continuous movements, teaching your body to move in safer and more efficient motions.

Through proper breathing techniques, proper postures, and concentration on graceful flowing movements, Pilates enhances your body awareness. The quality of movement is valued over quantity of repetitions. That is, small precise movements over sloppy compound movements. Proper breathing helps you execute movements with maximum efficiency and helps in reducing stress.

2. Shape up

Pilates exercies help build strength without excess bulk. It elongates and strengthens your muscles, improving flexibility and joint mobility. A body with balanced strength and flexibility minimizes injury risks in daily activities. Pilates exercises also emphasizes on core strength. The core consists of the deep abdominal muscles along with the muscles closest to the spine. Working these muscles correctly results in a much desired flat abdominal. Get a sleek, toned body with firm hips, slender limbs and a flat tummy.


In short, Pilates shapes you up and refreshes your mind. Pilates will also aid in injury recovery, sports performance, improving posture (stop slouching at your computer!) as well as general health and wellness. With improved posture and a toned body, we hope your friends and families are prepared to welcome the shapelier, livelier, healthier and more confident You.

 

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"I must be right. Never an aspirin. Never injured a day in my life. The whole country, the whole world, should be doing my exercises. They'd be happier."

 

- Joseph Hubertus Pilates, 1965, age 86.

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