Why Men Should do Pilates

Improve Strength and Fitness

We help you achieve better strength in both your superficial and deeper muscles. Most fitness regimes focus mainly on superficial muscles (e.g. your quads, biceps, chest, rectus abdominals, etc.). If you have an exercise routine, you probably work the same muscles all the time. Pilates gets to the deep stabilizing muscles in your body you never know you had. These muscles are crucial in supporting your larger muscles but unfortunately are often neglected.

Improve Flexibility and Mobility

Many fit men find themselves feeling stiff and inflexible. Our programs focus on stretch, release and spinal articulation exercises which will help prevent injuries and muscle strains. This in turn improves your overall mobility and increases your range of motion.

Reduces Back Pain

Our programs are designed to strengthen the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, which provide support to your back. Exercising in certain positions can worsen back pain. Pilates exercises can be modified so that aggravating positions are avoided and relieving positions are emphasised. We use different Pilates equipment and exercises to help manage pain levels and reduce chronic back pain.

Improve Posture

Do you sit at a desk all day, drive for hours, stand on your feet, use tools or carry heavy things predominantly on one side? Do you find yourself feeling sluggish in your posture and imbalanced? Pilates corrects poor posture by strengthening your weak muscles and lengthening your tight muscles. Proper posture reduces the wear and tear on your spine and improves your balance. Pilates aims towards symmetry in your body. We help identify your imbalances. If you favour one side of your body over the other, if an arm, leg, or group of abdominal muscles is weaker, Pilates exercises will demonstrate the difference. You can then work on strengthening the weaker side.

Manage and Prevent Injury

One of the most common causes of injury is improper form. Pilates develops precision and control in your movements. When applied to your daily and sporting activities, you gain more stability and better form. You achieve balance and develop better alignment through your movements. This in turn helps prevent injuries from occurring.

Feel More Open, Relaxed and Less Stressed

You will feel more open and less stiff with targeted stretch and release Pilates exercises as well as spinal articulation exercises. Pilates focuses on diaphragmic breathing, a breathing method which oxygenates your muscles during exercise so the muscles can perform better. Deep, focused breath helps your heart with blood circulation, reduce stress and increases overall mental clarity.