Pilates is a safe effective way to exercise that can be beneficial to almost all populations. Including but not limited to: elite athletes, wellness seekers, pregnant women (increased pelvic floor musculature, prevention of diastasis recti), and post surgical patients.
General benefits include:
- injury prevention
- muscle control and balance
- increased energy
- improved self esteem
- increased flexibility
- increased strength minus the bulk
- improved posture and body awareness
- decreased stress.