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Pilates aims to strengthen the body in an even way, with particular emphasis on core strength to improve general fitness and wellbeing. Pamper Zone Pilates classes are mat based.

Pilates has something to offer people of all ages and levels of ability and fitness, from beginners to elite athletes

Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates, who believed mental and physical health were closely connected. His method was influenced by western forms of exercise, including gymnastics, boxing and Greco-Roman wrestling. Pilates immigrated to the US in the 1920s and opened a studio in New York, where he taught his method – which he called contrology – for several decades.

Regular pilates practise can help improve posture, muscle tone, balance and joint mobility, as well as relieve stress and tension. For elite athletes, including dancers, pilates can complement their training by developing whole body strength and flexibility, and help reduce the risk of injury. 

There's some evidence that pilates can provide pain relief to people with non-specific lower back pain and is classed as a muscle-strengthening activity, which can help you maintain a healthy weight.