Have you been thinking about trying Pilates? Whether you’re new to Pilates or have been doing it for years, everyone can take advantage of the many health benefits of Pilates. If you are looking to increase flexibility you will undoubtedly accomplish that goal, but don’t be surprised if you experience many other health improvements from participating in Pilates. Want to sleep better at night? Yep, Pilates can help with that, too! Listed below are some of the amazing health benefits of participating in regular Pilates workouts.
- Better posture
- Increased flexibility
- Less tension of shoulders, back and neck
- Better stress management
- Increased body awareness
- Relaxation
- Increased muscular strength
- Better muscle tone
- Stronger core muscles (stomach, back, buttocks)
- Injury prevention due to imbalanced muscles
- Improved muscle balance
- Increased coordination and balance
- Aids in rehabilitation of joint and spinal injuries
- Helps to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
- Increased lung capacity
- Better circulation
- Better concentration
If you are looking at this long list of health benefits and you are thinking to yourself, “I could really use some of these health benefits in my life,” then we strongly urge you to give Pilates a try. There are so many benefits to be enjoyed by participating in this fun, exciting, and rewarding activity. We feel that anyone can do Pilates. No worries if you’ve never tried it before — everyone has had to start from somewhere! Why not give it a try?