20 Benefits of Pilates Backed by Science
It uses a mat or specialized equipment and has more than 600 exercises and variations. Whether you’re mostly sedentary, pregnant, or experiencing a health condition, Pilates can benefit you. Research shows that Pilates provides multiple health benefits, from improving quality of life to alleviating back pain. yasindmrblk / Getty Images What Is Pilates? Invented by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s, Pilates focuses on utilizing core muscles to build full-body strength....