It increases core strength
Pilates is famously known for its emphasis on the core — the center of the body from which all movement stems.
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It improves posture
Improved posture is the difference between weak, imbalanced muscles, headaches, shoulder or back pain, and sitting or standing tall with ease.
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It decreases back pain
Pilates targets the deeper abdominal muscles and the pelvic floor to both contract and release — a true sign of strength.
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It prevents injuries
Pilates balances the muscles of the body so that they are neither loose and weak nor tight and rigid.
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It increases energy
By focusing on breath, Pilates improves cardiorespiratory capacity. This stimulates feel-good hormones, oxygen flow, and blood circulation.
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It enhances body awareness
Pilates is a mind-body practice that enhances proprioception, or body awareness.
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It decreases stress
Continuing from the benefit of body awareness, the inward focus and use of breath from Pilates can down-regulate the nervous system.