Is Pilates An Effective Workout?
October 18, 2018
Are you looking to develop a long, lean muscle like a dancer? Do you need a gentle, low-impact exercise program that develops strong core muscles helps with losing weight and improves posture? The Pilates method may be the workout you have been looking for. The first Pilates studio was opened in the 1920s in New York by Joseph Pilates, and quickly became a preferred conditioning method for dancers in the New York City Ballet. Pilates mat workouts can be done nearly anywhere with no equipment and is largely done on the floor, alleviating stress on the joints. But don't be fooled. Despite the fact many Pilates exercises are performed lying on the mat, you will still get your heart rate up and feel the burn.