When it comes to starting a Pilates practice, you need to take the time to learn about all of the benefits. The movements may seem simple, but they activate so many parts of the brain and so many muscles, you are going to feel the burn and notice a difference in a short amount of time, even with your first class. If you continue to do this routine, the long-lasting benefits will make you want to keep going and you will love some of the changes that you see in the mirror.

One way that Pilates can help you is to improve both your mobility and your flexibility. This can be good news, but first we need to take a look at how these are the same and how they are different. The differences include:

# Flexibility: This is going to be the amount of passive stretch that you can find in a muscle and it isn’t necessarily functional. You will need to balance your flexibility with your strength to make sure that you are as mobile as possible.

# Mobility: This is something all of us should strive for. You need to have flexibility and strength together in order to optimize your mobility.

You will be able to improve both of these with the use of Pilates. Pilates, when you do it well, can help you keep moving and does great with smooth transitions between precise and slow, controlled movements. Instead of having to do a stretching time after your exercise, most of the exercises that you will do with Pilates will be a combination of the two, which is part of what is going to make this so unique and so powerful. When you take the time to practice PIlates, either on your own or with a professional, you will be able to improve mobility, flexibility, and strength, without having to worry about balance or heavy weights.

The best way to get started with Pilates and enjoy all of the benefits that it provides is to find a class and give it a try. Our Pilates reformer is going to provide you a safe and effective way to get started with Pilates, without feeling self-conscious that you aren’t sure how to make some of the movements. Our team will be able to walk you through some of the steps you need to take, giving you suggestions and making sure that you see the amazing results you are looking for. Come and take a look at our class schedule to see what works the best for you!