What is Pilates and who it helps to Tone & Shape Muscles, Know Full Body Pilates Workout With Equipment. Watch Video

Everyone wants a toned and healthy body like celebrities. And we often search for their secret of fitness. One such special secret is Pilates. From Deepika Padukone to Malaika Arora many celebs do Pilates to improve their body flexibility and strength. Pilates also helps in meeting fitness goals and motivation to stick to the fitness regime. 

What is Pilates?

Pilates is a form of mind-body exercise which was developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. The core of the exercise is to strengthen the body and improve flexibility and fitness. Similar to yoga, Pilates also concentrate on the body posture, balance and flexibility.

Benefits of Pilates

Including Pilates in a daily fitness routine has many health benefits including physical and mental health. Some of the major benefits are-

• improves flexibility

• increase muscle strength and tone- Special of abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of your body).

• Balance muscular strength

• Trigger muscular control of your back and limbs

• Stabilize spine

• Improve body  posture

• Helps in rehabilitation or prevention of injuries related to muscle imbalances

• Improves physical coordination and balance

• Relax our shoulders, neck and upper back

• Increases lung capacity and circulation.

• improves mental concentration

• Helps in stress management and relaxation.