5 Benefits and Drawbacks of Pilates

5 Benefits and Drawbacks of Pilates
Edited By: Stephanie Dawson

Benefits

• Body Awareness

Practicing Pilates helps you to connect your mind and body. As you become more advanced you will learn more about your body and it capabilities. Practicing Pilates improves body posture and reduces common body aches and pains.

• Increases Balance

Pilates workouts are helpful in improving the balance of your body and strengthen the stabilizing core muscles. When you are able to balance yourself better, you can perform better in any sport or other activity.

• Prevents Injury

A human body contains some weak links. Practicing Pilates involves the working and movement of the entire body which helps strengthen any weak spots, it helps to improve balance so that one muscle group doesn’t overpower and damage the other muscles.

• Feel Good Chemicals

Pilates releases endorphins which are chemicals in the brain. These chemicals boost your mood and relieve stress. Doing Pilates improves body posture and makes you more graceful.

• Develops Core Strength

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