What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word Pilates? I know it’s hard to define. Read on to learn what I think are some of the best, and what some people find the most surprising things about Pilates:

1. It’s for everyone – Pilates is for all ages, fitness levels and abilities. The amazing thing about Pilates is that it’s an exercise system that is adaptable to each person’s specific needs. When practiced consistently, you will get stronger, more flexible, improve posture, and lessen aches and pains in your body.
2. Good for mental health, focus and concentration – During a Pilates session, you are focused in the present moment; it’s the mind-body activity that increases body awareness and concentration. Being focused in the present moment during Pilates helps ease stress and allows you to recognize how to live in the present moment in daily life outside of Pilates.
3. Prevents the risk of injuries – When regularly practicing Pilates, you will begin to gain core strength, increased flexibility, better balance, control and body awareness. You gain overall strength, improved alignment and start to move better in your body, which reduces your risk of injuries.
4. Helps you recover from injuries – Pilates helps correct muscle imbalances, which can often be the cause of injuries. It also works on improving your posture and alignment that can be common causes of chronic pain and injury. In your private Pilates sessions, you will have personal attention and guidance, so you are moving with correct form to rehabilitate the injury, get stronger and pain-free.
5. You can do it anywhere – Wherever you are you can do Virtual Pilates (at home, in a hotel room, at the beach, in a park). You just need a little space around you to move, a mat and a good wifi connection.
6. You get a personalized workout based on your needs and abilities – Everyone’s body is different and comes with its own imbalances, past/present injuries and other specific needs. When you have private Pilates sessions, you get a customized program based on your individual needs, abilities and goals. We work together to achieve these goals and get you stronger. Throughout your sessions, I am there with you, correcting your form, pushing you forward, holding you accountable and making sure that you are getting a safe and effective workout that gets you results.

If you want to know more about any of these benefits, please feel free to get in touch.

And if you want to start seeing these benefits in action, schedule a Virtual Pilates session today.