Every sport is a benefit for our body, after all sports activity strengthens our cardiovascular system and thus protects against diseases like heart attack or stroke in the long term. In addition, fitness strengthens our lungs, lifts our spirits and counteracts obesity, which in turn is known to be a risk factor for various diseases. But it doesn’t always have to be a sweat-inducing HIIT workout – we should also look at Pilates as a sport because it has positive effects on our bodies.

3 reasons to workout Pilates

1. Pilates Promotes a Healthy Posture

Due to lack of exercise or a sedentary job, more and more people in this country suffer from incorrect posture, which leads to postural damage in the long term. These in turn can cause back pain or strain and, in the worst case, damage the spine or intervertebral discs. Core strengthening in Pilates ensures an upright posture, both sitting and standing. Plus, the exercises promote your body awareness.

2. Pilates Strengthens Deep Muscles

In contrast, as is often the case with “normal” weight training, with Pilates we train and strengthen muscles throughout the body without putting any strain on our joints. Special feature: We train not only our superficial, but all deep muscles – that is, the layers of muscles that lie deep in the body and stabilize our joints.

3. Pilates Counteracts Stress

In the busy daily lives of many people, stress is playing an increasingly important role – and with dangerous consequences. Not only do we suffer from constant stress, hectic movements and worries, but in the long run can also develop serious mental or physical ailments such as depression and heart disease. The combination of strength training and conscious breathing in Pilates not only strengthens our bodies, but also relaxes our minds and can counteract stress.

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