Benefits of Pilates

In a Pilates class you will exercise all the muscle groups in your body, challenging the weak areas as well as the strong. Pilates will help to balance your body and has a dramatic effect on strength, flexibility, posture and co-ordination.

You don't have to be an athlete to practice Pilates. The exercises are designed to put a minimum of strain on your body but they also challenge its capabilities. This means that anyone of any age and any level of fitness can do Pilates. So whether you are young or old, a professional sports person or someone who has never exercised before, you will reap the benefits.

The list of benefits gained from practicing Pilates is a very long one! Here are just a few:

* Greater strength and muscle tone
* Improved stamina and coordination
* Better posture
* Improved flexibility
* Less incidence of back pain
* Increased joint mobility
* Lower stress levels
* More efficient respiratory, lymphatic and circulatory systems