1. Pilates focuses on strengthening deep core muscles, including abdominal muscles, back muscles and pelvic floor muscles, which contributes to stability and strength of body. Supports correct spine alignment. This can firstly help improve overall posture, but is super method also for reduction or prevention of back pain.
2. Regular pilates exercise increases flexibility of muscles and joints, which can reduce risk of injuries and improve overall mobility.
3. Each exercise requires specific way of breathing, which allows us to oxygenate muscles and "flush out" excess substances from blood circulation. Increases lung capacity and improves body oxygenation, which can positively affect overall health.
4. Pilates is excellent means for relieving stress and tension. When you focus your attention on correct breathing and fluid movements, thoughts naturally turn off. You will gradually start perceiving this influence also long-term, not only directly at/after trainings. Pilates can also help improve self-confidence and self-esteem.
5. Pilates is often used in rehabilitation programs for its low impact exercises, which are gentle to body, but at same time effective in strengthening and recovery of muscles and joints.
6. Many athletes use pilates for improving strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. So, if you want to improve in sports, this form of exercise can be the right way.
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