A Pilates exercise program offers a complete workout for the body that exercises not just the main muscle groups, but weaker, less-used muscles too. It therefore enables you to achieve a perfectly toned body and to realize your true fitness potential. It is also an exercise system that is open to all, because anyone of any age can do Pilates!
There are enormous rewards to be gained from doing Pilates regularly. In addition to greater self-confidence and an increased sense of well-being, practicing Pilates can offer the following advantages:
- Improved Balance: the exercises give you a greater understanding of your body and muscular systems. You will Become more aware of the symmetry of your body and how every movement has its own balances and checks.
- Less stress: Pilates enables you to relax and also to work off the chemical effects of stress, such as excess adrenaline in the body.
- More effecient digestion: Pilates can help to tone and strengthen the muscles of the stomach. Since it also helps reduce stress, this will help to ease the digestive process, which shuts down during times of severe stress and tension.
- Increased oxygen intake: this helps the body's systems to function efficiently, resulting in clearer thinking, greater energy levels and muscular health.
- Better circulation: Pilates helps to improve blood flow, which means more efficient removal of waste products and clearer skin.
- Enhanced immune system: Pilates exercises the muscles, which helps lymph to circulate around the body. Lymph carries white blood cells, which fight disease.
- Sculpted body: the exercises help you achieve a longer, leaner look
- Greater strength and coordination: As you practice, your coordination, strength and balance will increase. You will move with greater ease and grace.
