Pilates is NOT an aerobic workout. But, did you know that doing Pilates can really benefit your heart health?

Here’s how Pilates helps:

· Improves your blood flow and strengthens your heart muscle

· Better posture and good body alignment mean less ‘wear and tear’ when you do cardio work

· Improved body awareness helps you find and use the right muscles to move

· Posterior-lateral breathing improves breath control and gets more oxygen into your body

· Balanced muscle development reduces injuries

· Connected mind, body and movement boosts confidence. Learning to trust and listen to how your body feels allows you to adjust your workouts safely

· Provides a system to make you MOVE well for better overall health

· Takes stress off the joints during a whole-body workout

· Combines strength and flexibility in every exercise

· Improves your core support, stabilizes the pelvis, improves gait, strengthens your back, takes stress off hips, knees and feet, and helps shoulder mechanics

· Lifts your spirits, reduces mental stress, and improves your life

I encourage my clients to include cardio workouts in their weekly exercise plan. It’s really satisfying to know that the work we do together improves the effectiveness of those workouts, reduces the chance of injuries and adds to their overall health!