Woodforest Pilates

The Many Benefits of Pilates

As a leading Woodforest Pilates Studio, we’ve seen countless examples over the years of how Pilates can change a person’s life, both physically and mentally. If you’ve done Pilates before, then you know how good of an exercise it is. If you’ve never done Pilates, for whatever reason, then you are missing out on one of the most beneficial forms of fitness ever developed. No, it’s not an “extreme” sport, but it will do more for your body, in its truest form, than almost anything else out there. Here’s a quick snapshot of the benefits of Pilates:

• Improved core strength and stability.

• Improved posture and balance.

• Improved flexibility.

• Prevention and treatment of back pain.

Now, you may know this already, so let’s dive a little deeper into the benefits of Pilates and what it will really do to your body and overall wellness.

You Will Develop a Strong Core – Flatter Stomach and a Stronger Back

Pilates helps you develop the deep muscles within the abdomen and along the spine. Your core, or center of the body, will be stronger, resulting in a stronger base for developing other muscles properly.

You Will Become Much More Flexible, With Longer, Leaner Muscles

Most workouts using resistance such as weights are designed to build short, bulky muscles, which happen to be the most prone to injury. Pilates works to elongate muscles while strengthening them. This causes more elastic muscles with improved flexibility in your joints, and ultimately far less chance of injury.

You Will Improve Sports Performance and Prevent Injuries

Many conventional workouts work the same muscles over and over again. The problem is that, although strong muscles get stronger, weak muscles tend to get weaker. This causes muscular imbalance, one of the main causes of injury and most back pain. Pilates trains the whole body evenly, including ankles and feet. Nothing gets over-trained or undertrained. It’s no wonder why so many professional and elite athletes now do Pilates regularly.

You Will Learn to Move More Efficiently

This main sound a bit unusual, but most of us don’t use our muscles and body movements efficiently. Pilates trains many muscles at once with continuous, fluid motion, helping you re-train your body to mover in more efficient, safer patterns. This will result in fewer injuries, recovery, posture, sports performance and overall health. The great thing about Pilates is that it’s not intense and easy on the body, all while being a fun, enjoyable workout. No matter your age, whether you’re 15 or 90, Pilates will have an amazing affect on your body and your health.