Reformer Pilates East Sheen Benefit Overall Well-Being
Pilates has become more popular than ever with celebrities and influencers investing in their own home reformers. While it may feel like just another fitness fad, much like waist training and celery juice cleanses, the truth is that Pilates has been proven to be extremely effective in both its physical and mental benefits.
The method has long been used as a rehabilitation and holistic approach to wellness, and it was Joseph Pilates himself who believed that the use of a machine would allow participants more control over their movements, making it more effective than traditional mat-based exercise. Reformer Pilates East Sheen is more challenging than traditional mat classes, and it requires a higher level of strength to perform. However, the specialised equipment used in these classes can help you achieve more precise movements, as well as build your core strength and overall body flexibility.
Unlike weightlifting, Pilates builds muscle strength by increasing the intensity of a movement through using springs and resistance to assist movements. It also promotes healthy bone density, long and elastic muscles rather than bulky ones and improves joint mobility and circulation in the entire body. This is all to support the musculo-skeletal, lymphatic, digestive and nervous systems of the body for better overall health.
How Does Reformer Pilates East Sheen Benefit Overall Well-Being?
Pilates is a low impact fitness regime, meaning it can be done with very little pressure on the joints, making it suitable for anyone looking to increase their muscle strength and flexibility without hurting themselves. It is especially beneficial for pregnant women, as it can be practiced throughout the whole pregnancy and will help prepare the pelvic floor muscles for childbirth and ease back pain afterwards.
As with yoga, Pilates helps to improve posture, which not only looks good but can significantly reduce pain throughout the head, neck, shoulders and back. It’s also a great way to relieve menstrual pain, as the exercises strengthen the muscles that control the uterus, and improve the pelvic floor’s ability to support the weight of the baby.
Pilates’s focus on slow, precise movements and deep breathing also means that it can reduce cortisol, the stress hormone that many people are exposed to through modern life. This can improve sleep and general cognitive function, and is the key to a healthier immune system.
For those suffering from injuries or illness Pilates is also a safe and effective form of exercise, with instructors at both Sheen and Richmond being experienced in physiotherapy-based rehabilitation and working with patients with joint hyper-mobility, osteoporosis, arthritis, low back pain and pre/post natal clients. If you have any concerns, it’s always best to consult a medical professional before starting any new exercise programme. The physiotherapists at Sheen and Richmond are happy to discuss your medical history and injury before finding the right class for you.