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Benefits of Pilates

  • On the mind – improves the ability to focus, concentrate, and reduce stress, release tension and to revitalise.
  • On the muscles – improves muscle length, tone, strength and flexibility, brings about postural and muscle balance. Releases muscle tension, alleviates aches and pains and improves co-ordination.
  • On the skeletal – frame improves spinal stability, ribcage mobility helps to reduce for example osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.
  • The Pilates Method is an excellent addition to your existing physical activity or sporting profession whether that would be boxing, cycling, golf, gymnastics, horse riding, tennis, swimming, yoga, running, just to name a few.  Pilates can not be compared to aerobic class’s although some of the more advance Pilate movements will challenge your aerobic capacity.  Our athletes would agree on the benefits above, enhanced performance, improved breathing, stamina, fitness, endurance, improved general knowledge of training, leaving enhanced body awareness.

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