Pilates is a low impact exercise method that emphasises on postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.
Introduction
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Pilates trains your core, lower body as well as upper body. Performing Pilates is also beneficial to your cognitive health and bones.
Full-body fitness
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It's a common misconception that Pilates is only for athletes. Pilates is for everyone! You can work with your instructor and get used to the postures gradually.
For everyone
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While practising Pilates you stretch your muscles in a safe range of motion. These slow, controlled movements improve strength, flexibility and mobility.
Improves flexibility
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Strengthening your core is a crucial part of any fitness routine. Pilates involves a variety of abdominal exercises, which help to improve core strength and function.
Strengthens core
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Along with an exercise routine and healthy diet, practising Pilates regularly can change your body. It can help tone multiple muscles of the body.
Helps in weight loss
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Pilates stabilizes the back and adds support to the core, resulting in reduced lower back pain.
Reduces back pain
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Pilates helps in developing dynamic strength, providing better support to joints and strength to muscles. These benefits help in reducing workout and sport-related injuries.