Who benefits from Pilates and what are the Benefits of practising Pilates

Pilates is an exercise method, which is a safe and effective body conditioning for people of all ages. Pilates can help to improve or correct physical imbalances that have occurred from ingrained poor postural habits.

Many people take up Pilates because they suffer back pain. The reason for this is that Pilates place a focus on strengthening the core muscles, which in its turn will ease or cure back problems.

People with joint problems also benefit from practicing Pilates. Strains on the joints are often a result of failure to engage the appropriate muscles involved in a particular action of the body. This can in its turn cause chronic inflammation of the joints (arthritis).

Pilates teaches you to use your body in a way that is free from excessive strain. It also strengthens muscles that protect weight bearing joints i.e. hip and knees. People who perform a particular action repeatedly such as sportspeople, workers develop muscular imbalances. This can force the body out of alignment and to strain or injury. The practice of Pilates helps to prevent and correct imbalances and support recovery from injury.