The Benefits of the Pilates Method for the Feet
Keeping your feet healthy is essential for your entire body. They form the very foundation of the human skeleton, yet they often receive little attention, even though they carry us throughout our lives.
Their structure is similar to a building’s foundation, which means we must preserve it to keep it stable and strong.
To achieve this, it is important to regularly perform exercises that maintain the health of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, helping to better support the bones of the feet.
Pilates Classes to Relieve Foot Discomfort
Pilates is a training method that helps maintain foot mobility by increasing ankle stability and strength, as well as flexibility. It also promotes better foot alignment by improving propulsion and correcting potential weaknesses. During our Pilates classes, the focus is on strengthening and stretching the feet through various exercises, either using specialized machines or small props such as towels, pencils, or balls, etc.
During Pilates classes, it is important to maintain perfect alignment. The core muscles, including the deep abdominal muscles, are also engaged to create space between the abdomen and the spine, allowing the rest of the body to move freely. Among the indirect benefits of foot work are stimulation of internal organs, improved blood circulation, and more effective elimination of toxins.