Top 5 Benefits of Pilates & Core
Pilates is a mode of exercise taught in a slow controlled manner like yoga, but thats where the similarity ends. . It is composed of about 500+ exercises that are intended to stretch and strengthen musculature throughout a balanced body which will strengthen the muscle to support the joints and can help prevent back pain.
While Pilates offers a host of health benefits, it’s not only limited to the physical ones, it also provides mental and relaxing benefits!
Pilates requires discipline, concentration, focus, and a certain level of range of motion. However, there are ways to scale it for all body types and experience levels so that everyone can take advantage of what Pilates has to offer.
At DS Fitness we have planned our Pilates Class so everyone can benefit and our goal is to strengthen your, core, legs, butt and back. All the movements are performed in such a way, so you can focus on the muscle being worked and gain the most benefit. This class is great for anyone that wants to strengthen their back and enjoy the benefits of a good stretch.
The 5 most common benefits of PILATES are:
- Improved flexibility;
- Increase in overall strength;
- Greater balance & coordination;
- Exceptional posture and spinal stabilization;
- Enhanced relaxation & stress relief;
Improved flexibility
Much like yoga, Pilates ensures a safe but effective strategy to gradually work towards a greater range of motion through multi-joint movement. Through stretching and flowing through movement, Pilates provides the inevitable side-effect of greater flexibility.
Increase in overall strength
While the aim of Pilates isn’t to inherently build muscle, those that participate will likely earn some lean muscle along the way. Pilates is largely a balancing act. Over time, through functional movements and muscle contractions, you will build strength and tone muscles, not to mention strengthening your core! This is another fantastic side-effect of Pilates.
Greater balance & coordination
The main function of Pilates is similar to that of yoga – balance and coordination. Without improving these skills, the exercises would never be able to be executed properly. Through consistency and effort, Pilates will inevitably improve your balance and coordination! This is a fantastic benefit for functioning in every-day life and increasing your longevity as well.
Posture and spinal stabilization
Pilates naturally trains the body to act harmoniously through proper form and alignment. If you’ve ever met an avid Pilates participant, they likely have impeccable posture. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, going through the progressions of Pilates, from fundamentals to complex movements, will naturally create good posture.
Enhanced relaxation and stress relief
Pilates is all about becoming centred, connecting the body with the mind through concentration and focus. Some consider this act to be quite a spiritual one. Nonetheless, much like yoga and relaxation, Pilates often provides participants with a sense of oneness with the present, allowing them to focus only on the task at hand. This typically results in true relaxation, contentment with the moment, and, ultimately, stress relief.
There are many methods for learning Pilates, and there’s room for everyone!
It’s adaptable, scalable, and most importantly, enjoyable for all fitness levels.
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