WHY PILATES?

Strengthening postural muscles is a key component in Pilates exercises.  Most of us know good posture when we see it, and we are inspired by how free and strong it makes a person look, but there are so many reasons to work on your posture that go beyond appearance.

Here are just a few benefits of good posture;

Movement and strength is greatly improved because Pilates builds balanced muscle development, core strength and flexibility through efficient and purposeful movement.  Many conventional workouts build strength and mass in specific muscle groups, but ignore others.  This leads to weak muscles getting weaker and strong muscles getting stronger, but overworked.  The result can be muscular imbalance – a primary cause of injury and deteriorating a performance.  In Pilates, no one muscle group is overly trained.

You will learn how to move efficiently – Pilates exercises train several muscle groups at once in smooth, continuous movements.  By developing proper technique, you can actually re-train your body to move in safer, more efficient patterns of motion – invaluable for injury recovery, general performance, good posture and optimal health.

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Pilates is a non-impact exercise program that builds a strong, flexible and fit body to support you into old age.  Many of the exercises are performed in reclining or sitting positions, yet are weight bearing to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis.  Pilates is so safe, it is used in physical therapy facilities to rehabilitate injuries.  It is also an extremely flexible exercise system.  Modifications to the exercises allow for a range of difficulty from beginners, those post rehab, all the way to advanced practitioners.  At each of these levels, the workout is modified to suit you now, and intensity increases as your body conditioning improves.  To restate from above, the essence of Pilates remains the same, but it should always be taught to the specific needs of the individual.