{"id":22737,"date":"2021-05-20T20:07:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T20:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=22737"},"modified":"2025-01-22T20:17:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T20:17:01","slug":"benefits-of-pilates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits Of Pilates: 18 Reasons To Start This Workout Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#Health_Benefits_Of_Pilates\" >Health Benefits Of Pilates<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#1_Develops_Core_Muscle_Strength\" >1. Develops Core Muscle Strength<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#2_Improves_Posture\" >2. Improves Posture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#3_Decreases_Back_Pain\" >3. Decreases Back Pain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#4_Increases_Energy_Levels\" >4. Increases Energy Levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#5_Increases_Body_Awareness\" >5. Increases Body Awareness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#6_Helps_Maintain_Weight\" >6. Helps Maintain Weight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#Benefits_Of_Pilates_For_Men\" >Benefits Of Pilates For Men<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#7_Balances_Muscular_Strength_and_Control\" >7. Balances Muscular Strength and Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#8_Protects_Mental_Health\" >8. Protects Mental Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#9_Improves_Sex_Life\" >9. Improves Sex Life<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#Benefits_Of_Pilates_For_Women\" >Benefits Of Pilates For Women<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#10_Reduces_Menstrual_Pain\" >10. Reduces Menstrual Pain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#11_Supports_Abdominal_Muscles\" >11. Supports Abdominal Muscles\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#12_Reduces_Maternal_Fatigue\" >12. Reduces Maternal Fatigue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#Benefits_Of_Pilates_For_Runners\" >Benefits Of Pilates For Runners<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#13_Increases_Flexibility\" >13. Increases Flexibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#14_Optimizes_Mobility\" >14. Optimizes Mobility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#15_Prevents_Musculoskeletal_Injuries\" >15. Prevents Musculoskeletal Injuries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#16_Enhances_Sports_Performance\" >16. Enhances Sports Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#17_Strengthens_Bones\" >17. Strengthens Bones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#18_Improves_Breathing_Control\" >18. Improves Breathing Control<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#Benefits_Of_Pilates_Vs_Yoga\" >Benefits Of Pilates Vs. Yoga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Pilates introduced pilates, the art of controlled movement, which he referred to as \u2018Contrology\u2019. The workout aimed to improve <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-flexibility\/\">flexibility<\/a>, develop control, and build on strength and endurance. His core principles of pilates, namely breathing, centering, concentration, control, flow, posture alignment, precision, relaxation, and stamina, laid the foundation and benefits for the practice. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow us into the discussion as we delve deeper into every one of its benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2707&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Pilates\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Frame_1484579791_iteration_1-ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Benefits_Of_Pilates\"><\/span><strong>Health Benefits Of Pilates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary benefits of pilates are improved balance, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-the-impact-of-age-on-flexibility\/\">flexibility<\/a>, and core strength. From there stem the other health benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Develops_Core_Muscle_Strength\"><\/span><strong>1. Develops Core Muscle Strength<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates movement mainly targets the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/groin-stretches\/\">core muscles<\/a>, including the deep muscles of the lower back, abdomen, and pelvic floor (hips and buttocks). Pilates workouts require regular movement patterns working around the core, strengthening, and building endurance in the muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because these muscles support the back, such movements will also build the body\u2019s frame, including the neck and shoulders, decrease hip and back pain, and reduce pelvic floor discomfort or dysfunction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several studies support that pilates work as a powerhouse to improve and increase core strength and function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/344806899_EFFECTS_OF_PILATES_ON_CORE_MUSCLE_STRENGTH_AND_ENDURANCE_IN_POST_6_MONTHS_DELIVERED_WOMEN\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Another study also showed that pilates helped to improve abdominal strength and upper back support (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19879677\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/side-plank-hip-lifts\/\">Side Plank Hip Lifts To Activate Your Obliques And Boost Your Core Strength<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Stock-image-16.png\" alt=\"benefits of pilates\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Improves_Posture\"><\/span><strong>2. Improves Posture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From upper and lower back support, pilates helps to align the spine, which results in a good posture. It focuses on a full range of motions from the joints and muscles. Studies showed that these ranges of movement bring awareness to your alignment and strengthens neglected postural muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/312061661_The_impact_of_pilates_exercises_on_the_postural_alignment_of_healthy_adults\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, as pilates started to gain popularity, John Pilates introduced apparatus to be used alongside mat work to help achieve fitness goals. Among the apparatus introduced were the reformer and the spine corrected, which help to accelerate body alignment and body posture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Decreases_Back_Pain\"><\/span><strong>3. Decreases Back Pain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates targets the pelvic floor muscles, which support both the upper and lower back. As the muscles contract and release, they gain strength, supporting the pelvic floor and the spine at large, including the back, neck, and shoulders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the stabilization of the back and relaxation of pectoral muscles, pilates can help to decrease back pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/312061661_The_impact_of_pilates_exercises_on_the_postural_alignment_of_healthy_adults\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Increases_Energy_Levels\"><\/span><strong>4. Increases Energy Levels<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates is a low-energy, low-impact <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-loosen-tight-muscles\/\">exercise<\/a> that rarely makes you feel burned out or disoriented after your workout. Besides that, it focuses on cardiorespiratory capabilities, which improve blood circulation and oxygen flow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the blood pumps, your blood glucose increases, which boosts the release of endorphins (feel-good hormones) and boosts energy in the body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fisiologiadelejercicio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pilates-Method-Improves-Cardiorespiratory-Fitness.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Stock-image-8.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Increases_Body_Awareness\"><\/span><strong>5. Increases Body Awareness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Pilates introduced pilates back in the 20th century, the practice aimed to strengthen the mind and body. The system of exercises in pilates enhances body awareness and proprioception, which allows you to focus on your inward sensations\/intuitions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28949820\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the body becomes more aware of its sensations, you will be intuitive about your needs, emotions, and response to stimuli. Such stimuli can further help you avoid unnecessary injuries, encourage mindful eating, and bring <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-push-ups-for-females\/\">coordination between your body, mind, and spirit<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still building on the nine principles of pilates, it can also positively affect your nervous system by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Decreasing stress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Through breathing, control, and concentration, pilates can help you regulate your nervous system and manage stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pilates can improve cognitive functioning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Studies reveal that pilates training can help develop new neurons, increase neurotransmitters, increase blood flow to the brain, and increase the longevity of neurons responsible for memory, thinking, and learning (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4842436\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improving sleep.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A lot of factors can affect your sleep, but studies show that pilates can help to improve your sleeping habits if you include them in your weekly routine at least two to three times a week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24725785\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Helps_Maintain_Weight\"><\/span><strong>6. Helps Maintain Weight<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates doesn&#8217;t guarantee <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/deadlift-for-back\/\">weight loss<\/a> or stability. However, it can help build and strengthen muscle mass, which will help with weight loss and management. A study in obese women revealed that pilates could help with weight loss and BMI reduction, but do the workout regularly combined with a healthy diet and other lifestyle changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With pilates, the aim should be to gain balance and stability rather than weight loss. From inception, John pilates intended Contrology to be a form of therapy rather than exercise, which is why it&#8217;s a low-impact exercise and won&#8217;t burn much of your calories. In fact, you burn approximately three calories a minute with pilates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/getfit\/PilatesStudy2006.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three calories a minute can affect weight loss as standards dictate you have to burn about 3500 calories to lose at least one pound. Therefore, pilates shouldn&#8217;t be used as a weight-loss method.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lean and toned up body isn\u2019t just a far-fetched fantasy. Check out the BetterMe app and watch it <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2707&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Pilates\">propel your weight loss journey<\/a> into high gear!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Pilates_For_Men\"><\/span><strong>Benefits Of Pilates For Men<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to WebMD, among the top six health concerns for men are heart health and mental health<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Pilates can help men to build on their <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mobility-exercises\/\">body strength<\/a> and stabilize their mental health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Balances_Muscular_Strength_and_Control\"><\/span><strong>7. Balances Muscular Strength and Control<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve already learned about core strength. The same logic applies here. Pilates will help to enhance muscle control and strength in your back, limbs, and the sides of your body. With every movement, you build on stamina and improve physical <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/doing-planks-everyday\/\">coordination and balance<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26578458\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Protects_Mental_Health\"><\/span><strong>8. Protects Mental Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the nine principles of pilates, one of them is relaxation, which speaks about improving mental strength and enhancing concentration patterns. From a study, evidence revealed that pilates could improve mental health though not as effective as other empirically supported therapies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/323161677_The_Effects_of_Pilates_on_Mental_Health_Outcomes_A_Meta-Analysis_of_Controlled_Trials\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Improves_Sex_Life\"><\/span><strong>9. Improves Sex Life<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s no direct scientific correlation between pilates and sex hormones; however, pilates improves pelvic floor strength and function, which can help improve the sexual experience (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4573594\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other indirect ways pilates can help boost sex life include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more toned and flexible body\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An improved stamina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intensified concentration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased blood flow<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Pilates_For_Women\"><\/span><strong>Benefits Of Pilates For Women<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary benefit of pilates for women involves the reproductive system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Reduces_Menstrual_Pain\"><\/span><strong>10. Reduces Menstrual Pain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because pilates targets the abdominal muscles, the exercise can help alleviate menstrual pain ranging from low to high levels of pain (Dysmenorrhea). Research proves that pilates movement can reduce menstrual pain significantly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iosrjournals.org\/iosr-jdms\/papers\/Vol15-Issue%204\/Version-5\/Y150405156163.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Pilates\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/imagephone-1920x1200-2.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Supports_Abdominal_Muscles\"><\/span><strong>11. Supports Abdominal Muscles\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, pilates can help create strong abdominal muscles that help with postmenopausal and post-delivery pains. During pilates posterior lateral breathing, you engage your deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles using eccentric contraction, which will elongate your muscles while under pressure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26578459\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the muscles elongate, they strengthen and build on endurance which helps alleviate pain and enhance recovery of the abdominal muscles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study found that pilates was effective in strengthening the lower body of postmenopausal women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26578458\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Another study also revealed that pilates mat workouts helped to increase core strength in post delivered women, improve their cardiorespiratory fitness, and caused a decrease in their girth measurements (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/344806899_EFFECTS_OF_PILATES_ON_CORE_MUSCLE_STRENGTH_AND_ENDURANCE_IN_POST_6_MONTHS_DELIVERED_WOMEN\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Reduces_Maternal_Fatigue\"><\/span><strong>12. Reduces Maternal Fatigue<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study on pilates as a home exercise revealed that it&#8217;s an effective method for reducing postpartum fatigue and could even alleviate the risks of postpartum depression. Therefore, it&#8217;s proven to be an effective intervention in promoting the health of mothers of newly born babies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4371197\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> How To Lose Weight While Breastfeeding: Getting On Track To Your Pre-Pregnancy Weight<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/collections\/rompers?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Pilates\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ready-2-9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Pilates_For_Runners\"><\/span><strong>Benefits Of Pilates For Runners<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running entails constant movement of the body, which is similar to pilates. Below we look at six benefits of pilates for runners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Increases_Flexibility\"><\/span><strong>13. Increases Flexibility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pre-workout-stretches\/\">essential benefit<\/a> of pilates is that it helps to increase the passive stretch in your body. It can increase the length and stretch of your muscles and joints by expanding them, hence increasing your flexibility. Through active movements and dynamic stretches, muscles can become longer and leaner, leading to improved overall flexibility (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26578459\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Optimizes_Mobility\"><\/span><strong>14. Optimizes Mobility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of increased flexibility, you&#8217;re also gaining optimized mobility, which means a range of motion at the joints. For optimum mobility, you need strength and flexibility, which pilates offers. Pilates ensures that your body moves in smooth transitions between slow controlled movements with every practice, which stretches and strengthens the body, hence enhancing your mobility (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27814860\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runners can greatly benefit from pilates as it improves hip mobility and prevents tight hip flexors, which inhibit stride length.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69986 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BMstreet1742-copy-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BMstreet1742-copy-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BMstreet1742-copy-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BMstreet1742-copy-2-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BMstreet1742-copy-2-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/BMstreet1742-copy-2-1380x920.jpg 1380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Prevents_Musculoskeletal_Injuries\"><\/span><strong>15. Prevents Musculoskeletal Injuries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates can help with injury rehabilitation and management by working on the right muscle engagement that builds balance and reduces the risk of injury. It works on the muscles using dynamic exercises which balance the body muscles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building such muscle strength will ensure the body isn&#8217;t weak, loose, tight, or rigid, making the body susceptible to injury. Instead, with practice, pilates supports and stabilizes your joints which then reduces the risk of sports injuries<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates, too, can help with muscle recovery. Because the workout is low impact, the body doesn&#8217;t undergo too much muscle tearing; instead, it lengthens the joint and rehabilitates the joints and muscles to avoid adding more stress or strain on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, because running is a continuous sport, such regular movements will promote blood flow in the boys which can alleviate muscle soreness and tightening that occurs after long training or running sessions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Enhances_Sports_Performance\"><\/span><strong>16. Enhances Sports Performance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates elevates sports performance for all athletes. First off, it balances the body by working on every muscle group in the body. Mobilizing all these muscles will ensure peak performance of every muscle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, pilates can improve your kinaesthetic awareness of running. Kinaesthetia\/ movement sense is an essential part of pilates as it will keep you aware of your body movements and positions. Using kinaesthetic awareness, runners can use this learning method to target muscles in the body that can help improve running gait and running efficiency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, research showed that pilates could help athletes in various sports to improve in several ways, including stability of the core, flexibility, and vertical jumps (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0194057\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/products\/pilates-studio-kit-gray?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Pilates\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/two-photos-collage-1920x1200-2-2.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Strengthens_Bones\"><\/span><strong>17. Strengthens Bones<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise, in general, aids with bone strengthening. However, studies show that pilates can increase bone density and relieve pain in your bones (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26406222\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Moreover, strength training using pilates workouts can prevent osteoporosis and osteoarthritis for people of all ages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Improves_Breathing_Control\"><\/span><strong>18. Improves Breathing Control<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, pilates can help with breathing control. During training, pilates practice full inhalation and exhalation practices where you breathe deeply into the back and sides of your ribcage and exhale out with effort as you squeeze out air from the lungs. Such a posterior lateral breathing technique, along with focus, can invest your lung capacity and circulation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26393994\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates emphasizes synchronized breathing to promote diaphragmatic expansion, which allows for better oxygen flow and breathing control. The more air flows through your bloodstream, the more you will be able to ensure; hence, slowing the onset of fatigue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2707&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Pilates\">break the vicious cycle of weight loss<\/a> and tone up all the jiggly parts? Watch the extra pounds fly off and your muscles firm up with the BetterMe app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Stock-image-5.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Pilates_Vs_Yoga\"><\/span><strong>Benefits Of Pilates Vs. Yoga<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From what you&#8217;ve read above, you know that pilates focuses on balancing the mind and body, but more specifically, core strength among the major muscle groups in the body. As for yoga, it equally focuses on the mind and body, but its main elements are flexibility and meditation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga utilizes body postures (asanas) to develop body strength and flexibility while calming the nerves. Through breathing and asanas, yoga can affect every part of your body, including the muscles, nerves, bones, brain, joints, and other internal organs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both exercise systems improve musculoskeletal movements by indulging in a range of movements, increasing flexibility, mobility, strength, and endurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, they work on the nervous system to improve blood circulation, relieve muscle tension, and focus on breathing which soothes the nervous system. Both their long-term benefits are similar as they help reduce stress, fatigue and increase focus and body awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, yoga has other benefits which don&#8217;t apply to pilates. They include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improve the body&#8217;s cardiovascular system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Through asanas, yoga can help to improve cardiovascular fitness by holding onto muscle tension. In turn, this will normalize blood pressure and improve blood circulation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4479891\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improves digestion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Yoga has a soothing effect on the body muscles, which can help to speed up sluggish digestion (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4438173\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2707&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Pilates\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Frame_1484579791_iteration_1-ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the 18 benefits above, we can conclude that pilates can aid in a myriad of ways to build your body physically and mentally, from flexibility, core strength, balance, body awareness, and mental health. In comparison to yoga, both disciplines work to balance the mind and body; however, yoga focuses on flexibility while pilates focuses on core strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Check out the 20 Minute Full Body Workout at Home below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>John Pilates introduced pilates, the art of controlled movement, which he referred to as \u2018Contrology\u2019. The workout aimed to improve flexibility, develop control, and build on strength and endurance. His core principles of pilates, namely breathing, centering, concentration, control, flow, posture alignment, precision, relaxation, and stamina, laid the foundation and benefits for the practice. 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The workout aimed to improve <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-flexibility\/\\\">flexibility<\/a>, develop control, and build on strength and endurance. His core principles of pilates, namely breathing, centering, concentration, control, flow, posture alignment, precision, relaxation, and stamina, laid the foundation and benefits for the practice. <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Follow us into the discussion as we delve deeper into every one of its benefits.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><strong>Health Benefits Of Pilates<\/strong><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The primary benefits of pilates are improved balance, <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-the-impact-of-age-on-flexibility\/\\\">flexibility<\/a>, and core strength. From there stem the other health benefits.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n<h3><strong>1. Develops Core Muscle Strength<\/strong><\/h3>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Pilates movement mainly targets the <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/groin-stretches\/\\\">core muscles<\/a>, including the deep muscles of the lower back, abdomen, and pelvic floor (hips and buttocks). 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