The benefits of Pilates for body and mind

More than just a sport or a trend, the Pilates method works on both body and mind. Its benefits for health, fitness, mood… physical and mental well-being are incalculable. Invented in the early ^20th century by Joseph Pilates, Pilates is today considered a niche sport, practiced by athletes, dancers, Hollywood stars and the most famous of them all.

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Pilates benefits for the body

Through a series of precise, targeted exercises, Pilates gives you a better understanding of your body. It improves posture and posture, responsible for a firm, toned figure.

Pilates to build muscle

Thanks to Pilates exercises, you can sculpt your body harmoniously. Slow, controlled movements act on the overall musculature, strengthening weakened muscles and relaxing contracted ones. Every part of the body is involved, including the deep muscles of the abdomen, back and pelvis. Pilates allows you to build muscle and refine your figure gently, without pain or great effort.

Pilates for a more supple body

Inspired by animal stretching, the Pilates method helps you become more flexible. Range of motion increases, muscle fibers lengthen and joints become more flexible.

Pilates to relieve back pain

Pilates also helps relieve back pain. Through a series of targeted exercises, the trunk is stabilized and the back muscles strengthened and toned, improving spinal support.

Pilates, coordinating body and mind

Pilates aims to develop the musculature while concentrating on oneself to refine body awareness and achieve both physical and mental well-being. The method is gentle, with slow movements and deep breathing.

Concentration is essential if Pilates exercises are to be performed with the utmost precision. It helps keep the body fluid and the posture balanced. Mindfulness also allows you to discover, rediscover and feel muscles that are little used, in order to stimulate and tone them. Deep breathing, released by the energy center, improves oxygenation of the body. It plays an important role not only in the precision of the movements performed, but also in relaxing the mind and relieving stress.