Benefits
Who can benefit from Pilates?
Everyone can benefit from Pilates, regardless of age or fitness level. Whether you’re young, an older adult, an athlete, a dancer, or someone looking to improve fitness or relieve pain, Pilates can be tailored to meet your needs. The exercises are adaptable, allowing Pilates to be as gentle or challenging as necessary to support your personal goals.
Why should you do Pilates?
Pilates is designed to transform every aspect of your life. It improves your state of physical and mental health, building strength, endurance, flexibility, and suppleness of muscles. You will breathe better. Your everyday life activities will seem more effortless, and your overall outlook will improve. Simply said, your life will be better.
The Health Benefits of Pilates
- Develops length and stability, rather than compression and stability.
- Increases mental concentration and enhances body awareness.
- Builds a strong, optimal core.
- Tones and builds long, lean muscles without bulk.
- Improves posture.
- Enhances strength, flexibility, and balance.
- Boosts circulation and endurance.
- Promotes an evenly conditioned body and helps prevent sports injuries.
- Provides a challenging yet gentle low-impact workout for the body.
How Often Should I Do Pilates?
“In 10 sessions, you will feel the difference. In 20 sessions, you will see the difference. In 30 sessions, you will have a whole new body.” – Joseph Pilates
At Inner Core Wellness, most clients attend Pilates sessions at least once or twice a week, though some may attend more or less frequently. The frequency of your sessions directly impacts your progress in the Pilates method. Generally, practicing 2-3 times per week is sufficient to see effective results. Consistency is key to internalizing the method and advancing to the next level.
