About Pilates
Pilates effects – why is it good for us
- considerably increases suppleness and flexibility
- strengthens and tones muscles, especially abdominals, back, arms, thighs…..without growing massive muscles, which is something women appreciate in particular
- relaxes, strengthens and improves joint functionality, especially of hips, shoulders, knees…
- improves posture and reduces related backache
- balances muscles
- improves concentration, coordination and balance
- teaches how to breathe more effectively, increases lungs capacity
- affects prevention of incontinence
- appropriate locomotive activity during osteoporosis
- reduces stress
- gives us space to become aware of our own body and body in motion
Who is it for
- no age limit!
- for women and men
- for the overweight
- for pregnant women
- for women after giving birth
- for people with sedentary jobs
- for seniors
- appropriate exercise when suffering from osteoporosis and other civilizational diseases
- for those who cannot, for some reason, do any activities putting too much strain on the cardiovascular system
- for sportsmen – as an additional exercise to sports and activities, primarily where the part of quality stretching and deep muscle engagement, as in ice hockey, rowing, athletics, basketball including one-sided sports, e.g. golf, tennis, canoeing and the like, are neglected
- for those who want to exercise with their own weight – ideal for growing firm, slender and long muscles without building up big muscles!
- for dancers