Once you know the myriad health benefits of Pilates, you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried it before. Here are just a few of the many improvements you’ll experience with regular Pilates.

• Pilates builds alignment and agility: If boot camps and high intensity gym classes aren’t for you, Pilates is a gentle way to get into shape and have a positive impact on your alignment and agility. Many of the low impact exercises are performed in reclining or sitting positions, and Pilates can also complement physical therapy.
• Pilates revives the body and mind: Our mental and physical states are intimately linked and Pilates recognises this to improve our holistic wellbeing. Pilates allows you to become in tune with your body through proper breathing and quality movement. In essence, Pilates works on training your mind to focus on your body.
• Pilates is good for the muscles and flexibility: Higher impact workouts tend to build short, bulky muscles and can lead to injury. Pilates works to elongate and strengthen your muscles, improving their elasticity, strength and mobility.
• Pilates is a physical and mental challenge:It may be low impact, but it certainly challenges your body. The flexibility of Pilates and the 500-plus movements of the Authentic Pilates approach, provide a welcome physical and mental challenge to ensure you’re at your peak. And with many different levels from beginners to advanced, there is always a new level to master.

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