Pilates

What is Pilates?

Pilates is an exercise developed using the principles of Joseph Pilates. The workout consists of strengthening, stretching, and balance movements that help you get stronger without bulking up. 

Pilates can help you look good, feel good, and reduce your risk of chronic diseases.

What are the benefits of Pilates?

Some of the many benefits you can experience by participating in Pilates classes at Trinity Health and Wellness Medical Group include:

• Improved core strength and flexibility
• Muscle definition
• Better balance and posture
• Lower risk of heart disease
• Reduced arthritis pain
• Improved spine health
• Less back pain
• More energy
• Weight loss
• Body sculpting
• Improved muscle control

Through regular Pilates classes, you can improve your mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. In addition to Pilates, Dr. Reid and her team offer yoga classes and massage therapy services.

What happens during Pilates workouts?

Pilates workouts at Trinity Health and Wellness Medical Group include the following:

Warm up

During a warm up, you participate in low-intensity movements for about five minutes to help you ease into your workout and reduce your risk of injury.

Floor and mat exercises

You can complete numerous Pilates exercises using your own body weight on the floor or on an exercise mat. Your instructor guides you through a series of strength and flexibility movements.

Reformer exercises

A Pilates apparatus called a reformer looks like a bed frame with adjustable springs and a sliding carriage. You might complete some Pilates exercises using a reformer.

Cool down

At the end of a Pilates workout, you complete lower-intensity cool-down exercises and stretches.

Is Pilates right for me?

Anyone can benefit from yoga and Pilates classes at Trinity Health and Wellness Medical Group. If you want to sculpt your body and reap physical and mental health benefits, sign up for private or group Pilates and yoga classes. 

Dr. Reid tailors each workout based on your health, weight-management goals, physical abilities, and preferences. 

To optimize wellness in a fun environment, sign up for Pilates at Trinity Health and Wellness Medical Group. Call the office or book a class online today.