Anything that involves moving, getting your heart rate up, and stretching, toning, or strengthening your muscles is likely good for your body. But there are some workouts that offer so much more than toned muscles—one being Pilates.
"Pilates is a form of body conditioning that focuses on balancing the body through a series of specific, alignment-focused exercises," explains Erika Bloom, founder of Erika Bloom Pilates. "Each exercise incorporates both eccentric and concentric engagements with focus on the small, intrinsic, postural muscles and the deep core."