| Pilates was a technique that was developed by a | | | | make the body better aligned and also more |
| man called Joseph Pilates. He started on this because | | | | symmetrical. It lengthens your muscles and also gives |
| he wanted to strengthen his body as he was a very | | | | good shape and posture to your body. |
| weak child. This technique of his was introduced in | | | | 3. Managing stress |
| America and very soon got its importance. It was | | | | Stress is very common today with the increase in |
| amongst the dancers who wanted to be flexible | | | | the level of modern living. The Pilate classes help in |
| without having to bulk their muscles. For those who | | | | coping up with stress and also let you focus when |
| wanted a workout with a low density this was a | | | | you need to. The breathing exercises relax your |
| good option. The benefits of these classes are many. | | | | body and mind and also ease stress. |
| They help in toning your body as well as keeping the | | | | 4. Mind |
| mind in good condition. It is become quite famous for | | | | Pilate classes also provide an overall mental wellness. |
| its rehabilitation techniques. | | | | By following these simple breathing exercises you can |
| For over ninety years now these classes have been | | | | improve the flow of blood to your brain. Your mind |
| going on. The benefits are also increasing at a good | | | | can become more alert by improving the blood |
| pace. Below is how it helps. | | | | circulation. Toxins are released and hence help in |
| 1. Flexibility improvement | | | | making your brain work better. |
| The Pilate classes will improve your flexibility as you | | | | 5. Develops your core |
| do a lot of stretching. Stretching is very important in | | | | The Pilate classes mainly focus on the core of your |
| toning your body. As we do not move much | | | | body. This is because the core muscles in your body |
| nowadays, our muscles are quite stiff and hence | | | | will facilitate movement. Therefore, a stronger core |
| they need this sort of stretching. Stretching also | | | | will result in a stronger body. |
| helps in avoiding injuries for those who work out at | | | | 6. Improved motion |
| the gym. | | | | Unlike yoga, the Pilate classes help in making motion |
| 2. Good posture | | | | of your body very smooth while changing from one |
| Most of the times when you exercise you work only | | | | position to a different position. It makes many |
| on certain muscles. The abs or the arms and the legs | | | | groups of muscles work together. This lets your |
| are the only parts that are well exercised. Due to this | | | | body get used to it and makes the whole pattern |
| many part lack exercise. These Pilate classes will help | | | | less strenuous and much smoother. This smoothness |
| in exercising all parts of the body. It also helps in | | | | will give you a good posture and also help in avoiding |
| making your body balanced. The core muscles, | | | | injuries. |
| buttocks and the pelvis abdomen when exercised | | | | |