Taking up Pilates will be the best decision you ever make. It is the ultimate way to sculpt an amazing body, increase strength, agility and flexibilty whilst enhancing postural alignment. It is an outstanding way to restore health and vitality, diminsh stress and attain the body of your dreams. Pilates is suitable for everyone, from the very beginner to advanced athletes, so discover the benefits below and start your Pilates practice today!
Stand Taller
Regular Pilates practice elongates and realigns the spine, making you stand prouder, taller and stronger! The conditioning exercises articulate the spine and strengthen deep stabilising muscles that support the spine, pelvis, scapula and joints, preventing postural weaknesses. Pilates exercises also lengthen out muscles such as the gluteals, hamstrings, quadriceps and pectorals, all of which can cause imbalances and injuries throughout the body when they are too tight. By standing taller and lengthening the spine, you can look kilos lighter immediately! Stand in front of the mirror and slump your shoulders forward, curve your spine and stick one hip out to the side, not very attractive is it? Now try drawing your shoulder blades down and in, elongate your spine and tuck your pelvis under so the hips and pubic bone are level. Voila! You just instantly looked four kilos lighter!
Look Sensational
With the combined benefits of stretching and strengthening, Pilates produces sexy, lean muscles and tones every inch of the body to perfection! Combining body weight resistance with equipment such as Therabands and Magic Circles creates a stronger, extremely defined figure without building bulk. Think of a dancers body, slender, graceful, powerful and athletic. These are the results you will achieve with Pilates!
Breathe Easier
The breathing technique used in Pilates dramatically increases lung capacity, promotes circulation and also cleanses and invigorates the entire body. As an added bonus, increasing the amount of oxygen that enters your bloodstream will speed up your metabolism, causing you to burn many more calories during your Pilates workout! The technique used is referred to as intercostal or lateral breathing. In order to keep the lower abdominals engaged and navel drawn to the spine, it is necessary to breathe into the back and sides of the lungs, expanding the ribcage laterally. Increasing your lung capacity significantly builds up aerobic endurance, prevents ailments such as asthma, dramatically strengthens your immunity against colds, flus and disease and has an amazing effect on reducing stress and anxiety, promoting relaxation and composure.
Feel Amazing!
With the combined benefits of efficient breathing, optimal posture and a body to die for, your efforts will be rewarded with a Pilates confidience that will have you ready to take on the world! With newly increased energy levels and a significant boost in the body’s release of “feel-good” endorphins, those who practice Pilates experience a “new lease on life” and often find their refreshed, positive energy attracts prosperity in all other facets of their life. There is nothing better than the amazing feeling that comes with being in the best shape of your life.
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