Health Benefits Of Pilates

In addition, to being a great workout, Pilates is now also being thought of as a form of therapy. Doctors have begun to prescribe Pilates to help treat conditions including: acute and chronic low back pain, sciatica, overuse injuries, tendonitis, headache/neck pain, repetitive stress disorders, foot/ankle pain, postural issues, pelvic/spinal instability, shoulder pain, women's health issues, orthopedic injuries, neurological/ balance disorders, and scoliosis as well as many others.
Benefits of Pilates have been shown to include increased flexibility, alignment, endurance, breathing, coordination/balance, range of motion, and energy levels, and reduced stress and toxins. In addition, Pilates can help to improve the digestive system, cardiovascular system, pelvic floor function, bone density, increase metabolic rates, and boost immune system function amongst many others.
Most of the workouts take place lying on your back or stomach this method challenges the muscles that support the spine by lifting the legs, pumping the arms, rolling up, rolling down, twisting, arching, and bending. These movements can be used to progress individuals through workouts that represent their day-to-day activities.
The Pilates' system allows its exercises to be modified to accommodate the client’s specific goals and/or limitations. There are a variety of modifications that can be done to can make a safe and effective workout for a client at any level. Some simple ways to modify Pilates include: increasing or decreasing intensity and duration, taking frequent breaks between movements, using towels to support the head and neck when lying, and changing position to accommodate for gravity eliminated