Here are five benefits of Pilates that might convince you to add it to your workout
1. It can help relieve tension in your shoulders, back and legs
Having strong core muscles promotes better posture, which, in turn, can prevent or relieve the muscle tension that builds up in our day-to-day routines. Most people have weak core and back muscles, and strengthening these postural muscles helps balance out the tension that results from this weakness. Pilates is especially beneficial for people who sit at desks for long periods of time.
2. It boosts your body's natural ability to burn fat
Pilates builds muscle, and this is important since building muscle increases your body's basal metabolic rate — which is how many calories your body burns while at rest.
3. It can help prevent injury
Pilates is a great way to add functional variety into your workout routine as it helps build strength and flexibility. Pilates helps prevent the overuse injuries you can get from repetitively using your muscles the same way over and over if you're only doing one type of workout.
4. Pilates promotes mindfulness and body awareness
Pilates encourages you to stay in touch with your body as you build strength. It encourages you to identify and work within the limits of your body. The focus on breathe work can also help relieve tension and stress.
5. Technically, all you need is a mat
Pilates can be done anywhere! We run classes in person and virtually so all you need is a mat!
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