Pilates
Goldster’s expert instructors provide a guide to this precise set of motions that improve muscle strength, length and tone in all the major groups. Low impact and adaptable whilst being suitable for all abilities – everyone is welcome.
Focussed on the ‘core muscles’ – abdominal, lower back, hips and buttocks. Like yoga it improves co-ordination and balance with deep connection to the breath and mind-body interface. Modifications are given and specifics available using the chat box.
Geek Notes
Benefits of mat pilates, a muscle-strengthening exercise, include:
- Improving cardiovascular fitness
- Improving strength
- Improving balance
- Improving flexibility
- Maintaining cognition
- Reducing fatigue
- Improving energy
- Reducing risk of falls
- Reducing symptoms of anxiety
- Reducing symptoms of depression.
WHO recommends that all adults should do muscle-strengthening exercise on at least 2 days each week. If you are new to any exercise, start by doing small amounts and adjust how much you do based on your fitness and strength levels.
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