Shocking Health Benefits of Pilates Exercise

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Shocking Health Benefits of Pilates Exercise
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• Just like any fitness trend, Pilates comes with
  endless health benefits. It might be hard to
  believe if youve never tried it before since
  Pilates doesnt appear to be difficult from the
  outside.
• According to Self, Pilates is a form of
  low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen
  muscles while improving postural alignment and
  flexibility.
• Low impact exercises are intended to reduce the
  amount of wear on your joints. These types of
  exercises are perfect for those with arthritis,
  joint pain, or injuries. But why would someone
  want to do Pilates if they dont have any
  physical health concerns?
• When I first tried Pilates fulham, I found myself
  laying on the floor stiff as a board, pulsing my
  arms away from the floor over and over. In short,
  I probably looked like Id lost my mind! Even
  though Pilates is a low-impact exercise, I felt
  a high-impact on my body. I was so sore. So,
  lets find out if this strange exercise is worth
  your time (and dignity).

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The Benefits of Kicking Butt in Pilates

• 1. Reduces back pain
• During quarantine we all began working from home
  and skipping the gym. Id be surprised if you
  havent developed back pain since COVID-19
  struck. Who doesnt have back pain these days?
• There is some great news, however! Pilates can
  help reduce and even prevent back pain by
  strengthening those muscles that work to support
  you all day. The results arent immediate, but I
  can almost promise you that if you keep up the
  exercise, you will slowly start feeling relief
  from your back pain.

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Low wear on your joints

• Are you someone who has a chronic illness or
  injury? Exercise can be painful if you live with
  one of these conditions or are prone to sore
  joints.
• Fortunately, Pilates was designed with injured
  soldiers and dancers in mind according to
  MedicineNet. Since the exercise is gentle on your
  joints, you will experience much less pain.
  Pilates can also reduce your symptoms of certain
  chronic illnesses.
• Pilates is also a good option even if you dont
  have chronic illness or injuries. If you get
  soreness in your knees and other joints from
  running and lifting, you may want to engage in
  Pilates for a few days to let your joints recover
  while still building and retaining muscle.

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Improves flexibility

• Maintaining flexibility is crucial to preventing
  injuries and helping your blood carry important
  nutrients to all your cells, including oxygen.
  Thankfully, Pilates is one of those exercises
  that simultaneously builds strength while
  improving flexibility. I would still recommend
  stretching before you exercise, just to be extra
  safe.

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Prevents disease and Help heal injuries

• One of our most relatable concerns lately is
  worry over contracting COVID-19.
• Pilates can help us reduce our risk of disease
  because it increases our blood flow and helps to
  strengthen our immune systems. Not only this, but
  it improves circulation which helps your organs
  function better, preventing long-term diseases.
• If you have an injury that prevents you from
  exercising, I have good news for you! Pilates
  strengthens our muscles in a low-impact way,
  which helps us to gain extra muscle support while
  taking it easy on our injuries. The increased
  support can help your injuries heal.

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Surprising Bonuses

• While Pilates exercise comes with many benefits
  that we would expect from any exercise, such as
  improved muscle tone, increased strength, and
  prevention of cardiovascular disease, there are
  plenty of surprising benefits that do not come to
  mind.
• Improved mental health
• If mental health is a concern for you, I know you
  have heard the phrase exercise more before.
  That statement can be frustrating. However, in
  this case, it is very different.
• Taking care of your mental health is crucial.
  Since Pilates is all about focusing on the breath
  and controlled movements, the effects are similar
  to meditation. It is quite the grounding
  exercise, developing a stronger relationship
  between mind and body.

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• A healthy challenge
• When we fall into a routine, each day can start
  to feel the same. Sometimes, having a new goal or
  challenge can help us break free of monotony.
• Completing a challenge can help boost your
  confidence and motivation. You can start with
  something simple such as for at least 3 days
  this week, I will try 15 minutes of Pilates.
  Learning about SMART goals can help you with
  this!
• Pilates is a highly rewarding exercise. You will
  feel a sense of accomplishment after each
  workout, and you will feel that post-workout
  soreness that only comes from an effective
  exercise.
• If you are motivated with this, then even you can
  challenge yourself and join pilates kensington
  studio.

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Pilates is portable

• You dont need any fancy equipment to get your
  daily workout in. Just do some pilates at home!
  You only need enough clear space for you to lay
  down. You may want a yoga mat to make the surface
  you workout on easier to grip or more
  comfortable.
• You can also bring your yoga mat to out your yard
  or a park if you feel comfortable! This way you
  will get your much-needed vitamin D as well. More
  vitamin D helps improve your mood!

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Conclusion

• There are still many more benefits of Pilates
  that I didnt mention, but I chose the benefits
  that I believe are most impactful or interesting.
• To sum it up for you, Pilates is an amazing
  exercise for improving your posture, flexibility,
  circulation, mental health, and overall
  well-being. If you dont already have Pilates
  included in your workout routine, I highly
  recommend it. Especially if you have a chronic
  illness or injury that prevents you from
  exercising.
• If you dont quite know where to start, you dont
  necessarily need to take a Pilates class. There
  are plenty of videos on YouTube demonstrating the
  exercise. Thats where I get most of my workout
  ideas from!

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