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Female Focus The Benefits of Pilates
Pilates can really make a difference in your health without taking a toll on your body. If you want to be more flexible, stronger and well-balanced, Pilates is a great option.
Pilates improves posture Neck ache, back ache, headache, even stomach ache - you name it, most aches can occur as a result of bad posture. In pilates
this is called alignment, as you
correct your alignment or posture, you’ll find you put less pressure on sensitive joints such as knees and hips, for example. You’re also less likely to suffer a strain or injury.
Pilates and improving flexibility Pilates focuses on movements while stretching. This means the muscles are warm as you stretch, allowing you to stretch farther with less pain.
The more flexible you are, the less muscle tension you’ll endure. You’ll also enjoy better blood circulation as the blood can flow more freely around a body that isn’t stiff or stuck in one position most of the time.
More muscle power with pilates The slow and deliberate movements of pilates might not seem likely to produce strength in the same way as lifting weights, for example, but in fact pilates strengthens the whole body in a way that weight lifting doesn’t. It strengthens your core muscles, not just your arms and legs, making you stronger overall.
Get a better-looking body with pilates With a straighter back, a tighter tummy and better overall muscle tone, you’ll look leaner and taller. What’s more, because pilates doesn’t focus on just one part of your body, you’ll see changes all over.
Reduce stress with pilates
Pain and bad posture can add to your stress levels and not only does pilates help alleviate those problems, it also works to calm you. As pilates focuses on breathing, you become mindful of your breath, of your body and muscles, and it becomes like a form of meditation.
You’ll enjoy better sleep once you start doing regular pilates, partly because it is calming but also because your body isn’t full of physical or psychological tension.
To give Pilates a try contact Lorraine Young on 684 452 787 or see the “Pilates in the Port” advert below.
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