For the past 20 years I have been a competitive runner and triathlete competing in all distances from 5k to Marathon distance as a runner and from sprint to Ironman distance as a Triathlete. I have also represented my age group in triathlon for Great Britain at the European Championships in 2010. 10 years ago I discovered Pilates and the benefits that can be gained to improve overall fitness and well-being regardless of age and level of fitness. So 7 years ago I decided to train as a Pilates instructor to preach what I had so long been practicing!
Experience Pilates
Pilates is a form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. This helps to improve general fitness and overall well-being.
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It tones your muscles
Pilates leaves you with “long, lean muscles,” – it strengthens and stretchs your limbs in one go.
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It gives you a rock-solid core
Pilates moves require you to keep proper alignment and challenge your stability to stay balanced, which helps fire up your midsection.
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It makes you more flexible
Pilates has been a favorite of dancers for decades, the workout is about strengthening and stretching.
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It improves your posture
A strong back, glutes, and abs won’t just look good but are key for nailing perfect posture.
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It might ease your aches
A regular routine can also help prevent future injuries by improving your flexibility and mobility.
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It counts as cardio
Pilates does include a dose of cardiovascular exercise.
