Benefits of Pilates

Pilates is a programme of exercises to engage the mind and condition the whole body. It is a balanced blend of strength and flexibility training that improves posture, reduces stress and creates long, lean muscles without bulking up. Pilates particular focus is on strengthening and stabilising the ‘core’ or ‘powerhouse’, a group of deep stabilising muscles in the abdomen, back and pelvic region.

The focus is on quality of movement, leaving individuals energised rather than exhausted after a session. The balanced approach of Pilates encourages the body to work as an efficient, holistic system, both during sport and, more importantly, in our activities of daily living.

Improves Posture

Our modern lives, often with hours spent sitting in our cars, in front of a computer screen or slumped in front of a TV, means that the spine's natural curves are sometimes lost. Pilates helps to re-align the spine and improve posture.

helps relieve back pain and joint stress

Lower back pain often arises from our daily mistreatment of our spines. By re-aligning the spine and improving our posture, lower back pain can often be eliminated entirely or greatly improved. It creates a stronger, more flexible spine and increases joint range of movement.

enhances balance and coordination

Realigning your spine and strengthening your core stability muscles means better balance and co-ordination which in turn means fewer injuries.

helps aid recovery after injury and prevent injury recurring

Pilates is low impact, so it is a great rehabilitation tool for the injured client. Over-training in high impact sports can lead to stress and injury. After injury we often stop moving or acquire maladaptive movement in our bodies. By focusing on alignment, posture and core stability, Pilates encourages efficient patterns of movement, making the body less prone to injury and keeping us moving safely.