TenPilates and health

Almost all forms of exercise deliver a number of important health benefits as well as simply improving fitness.

Dynamic Pilates is particularly effective in both areas.

As a workout, it's time efficient, intense and results-driven. It's a whole-body workout that strengthens core muscle groups, slims figures, burns fat and creates lean, toned muscles and has cardiovascular benefits. And perhaps most gratifying, you'll begin to feel and see the difference after surprisingly few sessions.

It also offers more than it's fair share of health benefits, including:

- improved bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis
- cardiovascular benefits, helping improve and maintain healthy heart and lung function
- improved circulation
- increased resting metabolism, reducing body fat and helping with both weight loss and weight management
- greater resistance to injury
- reduced risk of a range of illness and conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and arthritis
 

Whilst many of the points listed above are common to most forms of weight-bearing exercise, Dynamic Pilates also offers a number of more specific health benefits including:

- improved flexibility, posture and alignment
- avoidance and management of back and musculosketelal pain
- prehabilitation: ongoing 'preventative maintenance' to keep you fitter, stronger and active for longer, and to avoid/reduce the impact of future injury
- a low-impact workout, minimising the risk of knee & hip injuries and helping manage and reduce existing injuries
- suitability for participants of all ages, ability, and fitness levels, and capable of adaptation to manage or avoid exacerbating injuries
- stress management: the technique requires focus and concentration, making it an absorbing 'time-out' from the pressures of work; the dynamism and intensity of the workout helps generate endorphins, increasing feelings of optimism and well-being; and because you'll see the benefits fast, it's also a powerful way of boosting personal morale and promoting a positive mental outlook.