Pilates Exercises Cater to All Fitness Levels and Needs for a More Holistic Approach

16 May 2018      

Many health and fitness experts know and understand the multitude of benefits of Pilates. However, we would like more people fully understand just how beneficial Pilates can be to an individual. Pilates is that it was developed to benefit both men and women and designed for anyone, from beginners to advanced practitioners. With a number of potential exercises and numerous ways to make modifications, Pilates exercises can be tailored to individual needs.

Pilates classes in Canton, MA promote strength and balanced muscle development as well as flexibility and increased range of motion for joints. It works the body as an integrated whole. This workout develops a strong core, improves posture, and supports efficient movement patterns. Good posture is a reflection of good alignment supported by a strong core. With the proper placement of spine and pelvis, the frame of the body is supported so your body can move freely, and the rest of the muscles and joints are freed to do their jobs without causing stress and stiffness. Additionally, Pilates improves your mental quality and emotional health. The smooth, steady movements can relax your mind, soothe your nervous system, improve circulation, and dissolve tension away so you’ll become calmed, balanced, and rejuvenated after each workout session.

Weight loss through Pilates can be achieved by performing resistance training to tone muscles. Other than it increases your muscle tone, Pilates will strengthen your body, preparing it for the more dynamic calorie burning work outs. Adding muscle and reducing fat will impact your basal metabolic rate in a positive way. The more muscle you add, the more calories you will burn at rest.

To find out more about Pilates exercise classes, contact Answer is Fitness.