Why I fell in love with Pilates, and what it does for your body
When I first went to Pilates, I thought it was just "stretching to music". But the more I practise, the more I see it's a real science of movement and muscle health.
What happens in your body, and why I chose it:
What the research says: studies suggest Pilates can help with posture, recovery after training and overall musculoskeletal strength, and may help lower injury risk.
Why I keep going: for me Pilates isn't an "easy workout". It's a way to work with my body deeply and mindfully. It gives me strength, flexibility and control, and a feeling of being steady from the inside.
The load is also completely different from the gym (and you know I'm a gym girl). So it's great to sometimes wake up the muscles you'd completely forgotten about 😂
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General information only, not medical advice. If you have a health condition, please talk to your GP.
What happens in your body, and why I chose it:
- I could finally feel my deep muscles. Pilates works the transverse abdominis, the pelvic floor and the multifidus muscles along the spine. You can't see them in the mirror, but they're what hold your back and joints steady, and keeping them strong helps lower your risk of injury.
- I love the balance of strength and flexibility. There are no heavy weights, but the exercises strengthen and lengthen your muscles at the same time, keeping ligaments and tendons supple. After a class my body feels mobile, without that overworked feeling.
- I'm learning to control my body through my brain. Every movement in Pilates is deliberate. This builds neuromuscular control: your brain learns to "switch on" muscles that used to be asleep. Over time, your posture and coordination change in everyday life too.
- Less tension in my back. After regular classes I noticed less fatigue in my lower back and neck. A stronger muscular "corset" takes some of the load off the spine.
- My body feels freer. Soft, springy movements get your blood flowing and may help keep connective tissue (fascia) supple. It feels like lightness and freedom of movement.
What the research says: studies suggest Pilates can help with posture, recovery after training and overall musculoskeletal strength, and may help lower injury risk.
Why I keep going: for me Pilates isn't an "easy workout". It's a way to work with my body deeply and mindfully. It gives me strength, flexibility and control, and a feeling of being steady from the inside.
The load is also completely different from the gym (and you know I'm a gym girl). So it's great to sometimes wake up the muscles you'd completely forgotten about 😂
Want a plan that fits your body and your routine? Book a session →
General information only, not medical advice. If you have a health condition, please talk to your GP.
