1. What is pilates?
Pilates is a popular exercise method that involves low-impact flexibility exercises and movements to improve strength and endurance in the body muscles.
2. How do pilates help the body?
Pilates provides the following benefits to the body:
• Improves balance
• Enhances muscle control of the limbs and back
• Increases muscle tone and strength, especially of the lower back, buttocks, hips and abdominal muscles
• Prevents musculoskeletal injuries
• Relaxes the body and manages stress
• Improves posture
• Relaxes the neck, shoulders and upper back
3. When results can I expect from doing pilates?
In 10 sessions of Pilates, you can expect stronger muscles and a clear, stress-free mind. After about 15 to 20 sessions of Pilates, your body will have a better form. An increase in flexibility and balance and a decrease in back pain and other body pains can also be expected.
4. Can I do other forms of workouts along with pilates?
You can do other forms of workouts along with Pilates. As Pilates mainly works at tightening the core of the body, you can do exercises to improve other areas of the body. For example, Pilates may be combined with aerobic exercises. However, make sure that you do not overtrain your body.
5. Can pilates help lose weight?
Pilates helps in improving muscle tone and building lean muscles. Therefore, it can help lose extra weight and maintain a healthy body weight. However, it may not be as effective as other exercises for weight loss because fewer calories are burned in Pilates.