Pilates

About the Class

Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility. Pilates moves tend to target the core, although the exercises work other areas of your body as well. You can do Pilates with or without equipment (more on that below), but no matter what, expect the moves to involve slow, precise movements and breath control. Some benefits of Pilates include: improved flexibility increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of your body) balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs improved stabilization of your spine improved posture rehabilitation or prevention of injuries related to muscle imbalances improved physical coordination and balance relaxation of your shoulders, neck and upper back prevention of musculoskeletal injuries increased lung capacity and circulation through deep breathing improved concentration increased body awareness stress management and relaxation.