5 Reasons Why You Should Be Doing Pilates
💙 It's for EVERY body:
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, just starting to exercise or somewhere in between, Pilates is for everyone. Pilates is also great for those who are recovering from injury as a form of rehabilitation. It is a suitable exercise for those being proactive with aging and prevention of injuries that are more common when we begin to age such as our metabolism slowing, loss of balance, bone density issues and stiffness in joints.
💙 The benefits are endless:
Pilates is a low-impact workout that can increase strength, flexibility, mobility, and so much more. Due to the nature of exercises in Pilates, when you are strengthening and building muscle in concentric movement, as you begin to release that movement, your muscle automatically starts to go into eccentric movement beginning to stretch the muscle back out. We are also able to target smaller muscle groups in exercises which often benefit mobility in joints such as hips and shoulders which is so important for the health of the joints. When we get into more cardio workouts, such as jump board, we are able to target endurance and fast twitch muscles. And likely one of the most notable benefits from doing Pilates, is we are able to strengthen the core in almost every exercise meaning you don’t have to do 1000 sit ups a day. LOL
💙 MIND BODY SOUL:
Pilates requires small, focused, and controlled movement, making it perfect for switching off and turning inward with what’s really going on in your body and in your mind. To note a few of the foundational Pilates principles are Concentration, Centering, Whole Body Movement, Breath and Rhythm and Flow.
💙 It's sustainable:
Exercise that’s sustainable and enjoyable will always give you the best results. Pilates is a form of exercise you can incorporate multiple times a week, without burnout or over-stressing the body.
💙 It's versatile:
There's a style for everyone - we love Mat Pilates as it is a true test to your own strength as it is just you and the mat. Reformer Pilates is so beneficial as the spring tension works to challenge the body and build strength, but it also can act as an assist as it gives you something to work against to help come into an exercise. The key point here is there is a modification for every exercise and an advancement for every exercise as well so the movements never become sedentary.