Today’s Workout: Pilates

Pilates is a great addition to your usual workout routine. With its slow, purposeful toning and strengthening movements that nurture flexibility, it’s the perfect balance to more high impact workouts like running or HIIT.

Benefits of Pilates

  1. Great for building a strong core. At the heart of pilates lies a focus on building a strong and stable core. The exercises engage deep abdominal muscles, along with the muscles of the back and pelvis. A strong core not only aids in better balance and alignment but also forms the foundation for overall strength and mobility.
  2. Improves posture and balance Modern lifestyles, often characterized by prolonged hours spent sitting, can wreak havoc on our posture. Pilates exercises work to counterbalance the effects of sitting, leading to improved spinal alignment and reduced strain on the neck and shoulders.
  3. Promotes lean muscle development. Weight lifting has its benefits and is encouraged to achieve optimal wellness. Pilates moves away from building bulkiness and encourages the lean muscles to become stronger.

Try a strengthening pilates workout below.

*Always consult your doctor before starting any workout routine.

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