Why Pilates

Pilates is a system of exercise designed for everybody and every body. It is designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. With the practice of specific exercises and breathing patterns, Pilates has proven itself to be an invaluable part of the fitness community. It is widely embraced by everyone from professional athletes and dancers to rehabilitation patients and individuals just starting out on their fitness journey. When practiced faithfully, Pilates yields numerous benefits, including increased lung capacity, improved circulation, strength, flexibility (particularly of the abdomen and back muscles), and coordination (both muscular and mental). Posture, balance, and core strength also improve, along with bone density and joint health. Many experience positive body awareness for the first time through Pilates. Pilates teaches balance and control of the body, and that positively affects other areas of life.