Joseph Pilates created a system of exercises and stretches called Contrology during his internment on the Isle of Man in World War 1. The workout was designed to bring balance to the body which it certainly delivers it’s no wonder regular pilates fans can be found walking around looking sculpted, strong and healthy. But there’s a lot more to this method of exercise than meets the eye (or, you know, that bouncy core). We asked our yoga and pilates instructors what they love about the workout from the physical benefits to the mental ones.
Builds long, lean muscles
Whether you take a class on a mat using gravity to provide resistance or opt for a more contemporary variation on a spring-loaded reformer or larger Megaformer, a regular Pilates class will leave you with sculpted, strong, and balanced muscles. Plus, you can build up your strength over time, with each session …
