Does Pilates improve posture?
I decided to alternate between at-home mat sessions and studio classes with the reformer.
Why is good posture important?
We can spot good posture from a mile away.
Just think about when we sit or stand up straight, our bodies noticeably feel better.
Many of us forget just how much of our daily activities contribute to poor posture.
a Pilates instructor withKIC Pilates
Improving our posture can reduce these risks, providing balance and allowing for more efficient movement patterns.
And, to no surprise, this improved circulation can only take place when our posture is in check.
When our muscles and joints are aligned, we can produce more power and work more efficiently.
Another reason Pilates is great for posture is that many of the exercises counteract our typical day-to-day positioning.
A strong, healthy body looks different on everyone and its not a one-size-fits-all.
One of the challenges I faced early on was figuring out how to measure my starting point.
She had me stand straight and noted that my left side and hips sat lower than the right.
One of my favorite classes was called Tune Into Your Body via the KIC app.
At home, my sessions typically ran around 20 minutes, while in studios they were 50 minutes.
a Pilates instructor withKIC Pilates
There were some days where all I could give was five minutes.
Over the 30 days, I did feel a difference in my back and chest.
I felt more open, and the exercises became easier and more comfortable each day.
I went back to my day-one instructor on days 15 and 30 to have a quick check-in and evaluation.
You dont need to spend hours and hours working on your posture, Van Den Meerendonk says.
Li F, Omar Dev RD, Soh KG, Wang C, Yuan Y.
Effects of Pilates exercises on spine deformities and posture: a systematic review.
BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil.
2024 Feb 22;16(1):55. doi: 10.1186/s13102-024-00843-3.
PMID: 38388449; PMCID: PMC10885405.
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