What Are the Benefits of Pilates Workouts?
Joseph Pilates designed Pilates workouts in the early 20th century, and these different exercises were much practiced by gymnasts, but didn’t gain mainstream popularity until the late 20th century. Today people can find Pilates mat classes, Pilates machines and a variety of DVDs and tapes that teach different exercises and are designed to benefit the body in numerous ways. There are many benefits attributed to Pilates, but some of the claims about benefits may be variable due to instructor’s experience and student’s ability to modify exercises to present fitness level.
