By now, you'll know that we're big fans of Pilates here at MC UK. The low-impact, full-body workout has soared in popularity in recent years, with boutique studios and on-demand platforms popping up left, right and centre. While social media might make it seem like a passing wellness trend, the method has more than a century of history, not to mention a growing body of research to back up its benefits.
Popularised by the likes of Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles, the method was first developed in the early 1920s by Joseph Pilates, which was originally called Contrology. The popular workout is practised all over the world to help improve strength, posture, flexibility and body awareness through mindful, controlled movement.