Improvers/Intermediate Level Pilates & Relaxation with Shirley from Core Pilates Cork
Some benefits of Pilates:
Pilates is an intelligent mindful movement exercise:
- Increases stability for the pelvis and shoulders.
 - Boosts efficiency of body movement.
 - Longer leaner muscles.
 - Complements training for athletes by enhancing the athletes training programme. Helps with injury prevention and performance.
 - Increased muscle strength and tone of the abdominal muscles, pelvic floor, lower back, hips and buttocks (which are the core muscles of the body) also helps strengthen arms and legs.
 - Balanced muscular strength on both sides of the body.
 - Improved posture, coordination, and mobility.
 - Helps with relief from stress and gain a stronger back.
 - Rehabilitation – Pilates is a safe and effective method of rehabilitation and exercise that focuses on muscular balance.
 - Heightened mind body awareness.
 - Better fitness and general well-being.
 - Improves body alignment.
 - Increased flexibility, mobility, balance, coordination, strength, and stability
 
Class delivered by STOTT Pilates Certified Pilates Instructor.
Shirley is also certified in Prenatal & Postnatal Pilates and also in Injuries & Special Population Pilates . The Injuries & Special Population Pilates equips the instructor to address physical challenges amongst its clients such as addressing weaknesses, rehabilitation, health conditions, injuries and postural problems.