5 Key Reasons Why Pilates Is Good For Athletes

Athletes need to have a separate workout routine aside from the usual sport activity they engage in. Including a body fitness program on top of the basic sports training helps an athlete gain more vigor and resistance in performing the sports he competes for. Pilates, for example, is a good fitness program that serves not only as a head to toe workout, but also offers an array of health benefits. Contemporary variations of Pilates is considered as a safer and more efficient type of Pilates, and contemporary Pilates classes are suitable for all athletes as an alternate cross training tool.

From the day it was developed by Joseph Pilates in Europe, Pilates has since spread like wild fire to other parts of the world. Pilates is now considered an excellent complement to other training programs for many health buffs including professional athletes and dancers. Here are key reasons why Pilates is perfect for athletes:

Develops Strong, Flexible Muscles

One important characteristic athletes need to perform well in their sports is having strong and flexible muscles. One way to strengthen their muscles is by attending Pilates classes. Pilates is a body fitness program which can improve a person's performance in sports such as tennis, badminton, golf and soccer just to name a few. It is important for an athlete to have balance, flexibility and coordination, which are included in every Pilates class.

Pilates Develops Strong, Clear Mind

Aside from physical benefits provided by Pilates, this body fitness program is also known to provide benefit within the person's center, which is the mind. For an athlete to be focused and determined in his sport venture, it is important that he has a clear and focused mind. Pilates nurtures one's mind by improving mind-body coordination and awareness. Pilates classes provide improves the clarity of athletes' mind which they need whenever they perform their respective sport activities.

Pilates Is A Versatile Fitness Program

Another excellent reason why many athletes practice Pilates is its variations. This body fitness program can be modified depending on the needs and weakness of the client. Pilates is enjoyed by a variety of athletes with different needs and objectives—from wanting to achieve a strong, flexible body, to developing core strength and a focused mind; which all athletes can take advantage of.

Pilates Offers Rehabilitative Ability

Since doctors and physiotherapists recognize Pilates as a safe exercise that is gentle on the joints, it is safe to practice during injury. This fitness program has zero impact on the joints. For athletes who have experienced injury in the pursue of their sport performance, engaging in Pilates can drastically improve their healing time and prevent future injury. For people who are skeptical to try exercising after a bad injury, they can consult a trained Pilates instructor to learn how Pilates can help them recover faster and return to their sport in fastest time possible. Pilates trained Instructors have the capability to design a program for athlete who not only wants to recover fast, but also perform better in his sport.

Improves Breathing

Breathing is one of the key principles in Pilates. Breathing properly is important for all athletes since it affects their endurance throughout the game. If you breathe poorly, you are likely to get tired easily. Pilates will teach you proper breathing technique to engage your core muscle for longer endurance and better precision in every movement.


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Candice Chin is the founder of Pilates Fitness and was nominated by CozyCot as the Top 100 Most Loved Singapore Beauty Professionals. Pilates Fitness provides effective, customised small classes that make you look great & feel healthy. We are the first Singapore Pilates studio providing Pilates for Weight Loss, Golfers, Runners, Athletes And Youth.