What Is Pilates & How Can It Help Me?

Many people are led to believe that Pilates exercise classes involve lots of abdominal exercises such as ‘the hundred position’, sit ups or v-sits. However, mat based clinical Pilates classes led by a physiotherapist are not all about sit ups and planking. The most effective ways to engage the deep abdominals, improve strength of pelvic muscles and core control are through precise, focused movements involving coordination of the breath, engaging with deep inner muscles, and moving with mindfulness.