What Are the Specific Benefits of Pilates?
Pilates provides efficient exercises on both mat and on specially designed apparatus, such as the Reformer, to build important core abdominal strength. By building the core abdominals muscles, Pilates improves posture and also give the body a long, lean look. For example, the classic “Hundreds” performed lying on a mat, engages the deep transversus abdominis muscles of the belly. By doing these belly-firming exercises, trims the stomach and provides important stabilization to the spine. Why Do Yoga and Pilates in the Same Workout? Each offers different benefits. Yoga can lengthen and strengthen muscles and provide joint stability. If you do classic Sun Salutations, you get a slight cardio workout, too. There is a strong emphasis on breathing in yoga and that cultivates mind and body awareness. Pilates is excellent for stabilizing the spine with intense abdominal exercises originally designed for dancers. The idea is that once the core abdominals are strengthened, the spine is at less r
