Pilates Mat Exercices

If performed properly and regularly, Pilates Mat Exercises help build strength without excess bulk, and create a sleek, toned body. It uses training techniques that teach body awareness, good posture and easy, graceful movement. Pilates improves flexibility, agility and can even help alleviate back pain and muscle tension.

Pilates is a challenging yet safe way of exercising the body for anyone wanting to improve flexibility and agility. Whatever your age, you will create a stronger core and back, and improve overall body function.
Pilates exercises develop core control, integrating the trunk, pelvis and shoulder girdle. It elongates and strengthens the muscles, developing muscle elasticity and joint mobility. Pilates exercises improve muscular balance, thereby diminishing the likelihood of injury and back pain. A body with balanced strength and flexibility will help facilitate daily tasks, so you can enjoy your favourite activities and sports with greater ease.

How does Pilates work?
Pilates exercises train several muscle groups at once in smooth, continuous yet controlled movements. By developing proper technique, you can actually re-train your body to move in safer, more efficient motion patterns - invaluable for injury recovery, sports performance, good posture and optimal health. When performing Pilates exercises, your mind gets in tune with your body. By emphasizing proper breathing, correct body alignment, and complete concentration on smooth, flowing movement, you become more aware of your body. Quality of movement is valued over quantity of repetitions. Proper breathing is essential. Correct breathing helps you execute movements with maximum power and efficiency.