In the deep muscle layers there are stabilizing muscles, which you rarely use in ordinary life, and therefore they are practically undeveloped. Pilates exercises can strengthen them by doing a certain sequence of movements that use gravity, body weight and special equipment. Mind-body connection is crucial for Pilates. Pilates trains the mind so that it is always aware of how our body works.

History of Pilates

Pilates is named after the German Joseph Pilates (1912–1967), a man who beat his childhood diseases by developing and practising his own system of exercises. According to the Pilates Foundation website, Pilates himself seems to have suffered from asthma, rickets and rheumatic fever. He worked as a circus performer, boxer and self-defence instructor in the UK in 1912. After that, he worked with injured World War I soldiers who were unable to walk. Over many years Pilates has been developing his own body rehabilitation system.

Benefits of Pilates

1. Full body workout

Pilates makes the whole body work thought interaction of different muscles with each other. This method can prepare you for the physical challenges of everyday life.

2. Stability and Posture

Poor posture causes various pains that occur in a large percentage of the population. 4 out of 5 adults experience back pain at some point of life. If your parents have not taught you to sit upright, then beginner pilates will certainly help you.

3. Muscle tone and strength

Pilates is a fantastic way to sculpt muscles. Pilates for weight loss requires training at least 3 times a week. And if you have a layer of adipose tissue, then your pilates workouts should be supplemented with 30-minutes of cardio 5 times a week to reduce body fat.

4. Post-injury Rehabilitation

Developed by Joseph Pilates, the rehabilitation system for wounded soldiers is still in use today. This is a perfect form of physical therapy. However, Pilates is not a substitute for medical treatment, but only complements it, although quite effectively. Do not forget to consult with your doctor before starting workouts and tell the instructor about your injuries.

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