The Health Benefits of Pilates

Get stronger from the inside out

Pilates is an exercise method that has been developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates, a German trainer with a gymnastics and bodybuilding background.

Pilates emphasizes strengthening the core muscles, improving balance, and breathing. Practicing Pilates regularly provides you with many health benefits. Here the top 7:

#1 Pilates can improve heart health

A clinical trial with obese, sedentary women showed that Pilates can help to improve heart health. The trial lasted 12 weeks and consisted of three 1-hour training sessions per week. All classes were led by a certified Pilates instructor.

The participants of the trial reduced systolic blood pressure by 5 mmHg and were able to lose up to 2% body fat. (1)

#2 Pilates can prevent back pain

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC low pain is a condition that affects almost every person at one point in their life and is a commonly reported reason for lost workdays. (2)

Strong and balanced core muscles can help to prevent or improve low back pain. The “core” is generally defined as a group of muscles consisting of the lumbopelvic region…