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Beginning in our late 20s most of us start losing about 1% of the volume of our hippocampus, a portion of the brain responsible for memory and cognitive function. Our brains are literally shrinking.  What will it mean to you? It means better memory, lower risks of Alzheimer’s disease, better learning and problem solving, a higher IQ and more. 

Learning new activities is a proven brain-training technique. Learning a new activity is an important part of brain fitness. Pilates instructor and researcher, learning a new movement or a new modification in a Pilates routine provides just the effect we are looking for by challenging the body and mind at the same time.

Pilates is famously known for its emphasis on the core. The core is all of the surrounding muscles of the trunk that when strengthened and pliable, support and stabilize the body.  Core strength is a key factor in decreasing back and hip pain, decreasing pelvic floor dysfunction, and is the area from which explosive movement derives, “the powerhouse.”

Improved posture is the difference between weak, imbalanced muscles, headaches, shoulder or back pain, and sitting or standing tall with ease.  Pilates focuses on the full body’s alignment, ideal range of motion at the joints, and a balance of all opposing muscles. It improves posture by bringing awareness to your alignment and strengthening neglected postural muscles 

Whether you’re a professional athlete or weekend warrior, Pilates can elevate your sport or activity.  Pilates balances the body by strengthening muscles, mobilizing what’s rigid, and lengthening tight areas. Enables you to react quicker and prevent injury.  Research performed on athletes in multiple sports demonstrates improved speed, gains in muscle mass and trunk strength, a more stable core, improved vertical jump, and better flexibility when kicking 

Balance is important at any age and necessary for everyday activities involving coordination, like walking, or any of life’s nonlinear movements, such as reaching up and twisting.  Pilates improves balance and gait not only through core strengthening but because of its focus on alignment and whole body exercises.