It’s not hard to understand why Pilates is so popular. It offers a host of benefits from improved core strength and flexibility to better posture and balance. It’s also great for joint health and mobility and hits several muscle groups for a full-body experience. Fans of the exercise style also love it for its versatility and the mood-boosting benefits and improved focus it offers.
However, as with anything that becomes a trend in the wellness world, Pilates has a darker side. Classes can be expensive and cliquey, certain brands give the impression that if you don’t have all the gear, you’re not doing things correctly, and at-home reformer machines and pretzel-like influencers on social media stand to increase your risk of injury if you try something you’re not prepared for without supervision.
