Pilates Can Improve Your Posture, Flexibility, And Strength

Pilates is all about slow, controlled movements—but its fitness and health rewards are supercharged. Whether you go for a class on a mat, using gravity for resistance, one on a reformer (a flat, bed-like machine with muscle-strengthening springs), or a more contemporary variation with equipment like spring-loaded chairs and larger Megaformers, you’ll walk away with feel-better benefits on day one.

Whatever way you get your Pilates fix, read on for seven great results you’ll take away. Then go hit the studio ASAP.