PILATES
Develops the body uniformly, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit.

Pilates is an exercise method, claimed to be beneficial for general fitness, specific health conditions and for your overall wellbeing.

In the area of general fitness it is said to :-
• Improve your posture
• Improve mobility and flexibility of the spine
• Deliver muscle tone and flexibility
• Increase stability for the pelvis and shoulders
• Foster the health of joints

It can also :-
• Facilitate injury prevention and physical rehabilitation
• Build better balance and coordination, particularly for the elderly
• Offer a safe form of exercise for ante and post-natal women
• Alleviate aches and pains
• Help maintain and can improve bone density
• Develop the function and efficiency of the lungs with improvement in circulation
• Offer a safe and beneficial form of exercise for a wide range of medical conditions, including Scoliosis, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, and Multiple Sclerosis.

In terms of overall wellbeing, it :-
• Makes you look and feel better
• Relieves stress and tension and promotes a feeling of wellbeing
• Expands body awareness
• Integrates mind, body and spirit
• Improves quality of life

If you are interested and would like further information, you should visit :- The Pilates Foundation.

Research into Ageing's verdict
Like Yoga, it is not proven in scientific terms but you shouldn't let that stop you.