Pilates for Fitness
Pilates has been around for many years and is getting popular than ever. Pilates is connecting the mind and body to build strong core foundation. Pilates is similar to yoga but it provides different results.
The benefits of Pilates are:
- Improves your body alignment
- Strengthens the abs, back and stabilizer muscles
- Stretches, strengthens and relaxes your body
- It makes your body strong and flexible
Pilates helps with flexibility and strength but it’s not a cardio workout. It should be part of a healthy exercise workout, but it shouldn’t be the only exercise.
In many moves you hold your torso in place while moving your limbs in different direction. This challenges your balance, core strength, stability and flexibility.
If you are interested in Pilates you can join a club in your neighborhood or you can practice it at home. You can perform it on specially designed equipment or on a mat. Most Pilate classes today have been adapted to the mat and use equipment such as ring, band, ball or others.
