10 Reasons to Love Pilates

1. 1.   Pilates does not over-develop some parts of the body and neglect others.  Pilates training focuses on core strength, and trains the body as an integrated whole. Pilate’s workouts promote strength and balance muscle development as well as flexibility.
    

   2.   Whether you are a senior just starting to exercise, an elite athlete or somewhere inbetween, the foundations of Pilates movement apply to you. With thousand of possible exercises and modification, Pilates workouts can be tailored to individual needs.
    

   3.   In Pilates, we are not looking to build muscles. We are building toned muscles that work perfectly within the context of the body as a whole, and functional fitness.
    

   4.   Pilates works towards a safe increase in length and stretch of the muscle and range of motion within the joint. 
    

   5.   The core muscle of the body is the deep muscles of the back, abdomen and pelvic floor. These are the muscles we rely on to support a strong and supple back, good posture, and efficient movement patterns. When the core is strong the frame of the body is supported. This means the neck and the shoulders can relax and the rest of the muscle and joints are freed to perform their functions.
    

   6.   Good posture is a reflection good alignment supported by a strong core. It is a position from which one can move freely.
    

   7.   Pilates gets the breath and circulation moving, stimulates the spine and muscle, and floods the body with endorphins, the feel-good hormones.
    

   8.   Pilates improves muscle tone, balances musculature, supports beautiful posture, and teaches you to move with ease and grace. All of these things will make you look and feel very fit.
    

   9.   Joseph Pilates was adamant that Pilates, was about "the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit". This is one of the secrets of Pilates exercises: we practice each movement with total attention. When we exercise in this way, the body and mind unite to bring forth the most benefit possible from each exercise.
    

   10.Pilates instruction is available in most cities, with instructors at gyms, Pilates Studios and private instructors (NOTE: Please ensure your instructor is certified prior to commencing training.)