Why Pilates?
Why Take Up Pilates?
Pilates was developed by John Pilates in the early 20th century and is a physical fitness system and exercise and conditioning routine that aims to create a strong and stable foundation for movement. Pilates helps to build flexibility and muscle strength, specifically core muscle strength, and improves coordination, balance, spinal and pelvic alignment and can also be used as part of a rehabilitation programme for sports and other injuries, especially lower back pain.
The Benefits of Pilates
There are numerous benefits to Pilates. Instructors use their understanding of anatomy and the skeletal system to:
- improve posture
- release tension
- increase strength
- increase stamina
- improve muscle tone
- improve balance and coordination
- increase core strength
- help as part of a post injury rehabilitation programme
What London Osteo can Offer You
London Osteo can help you with individual or small group Pilates classes. The teachers are practicing Osteopaths and APPI trained and registered Pilates instructors.
