Benefits of Pilates, Pilates Lifestyle Ireland

When practised regularly, a Pilates workout out will:

Improve joint mobility and flexibility, making you walk taller and feel slimmer
Improve strength and muscle tone giving you a strong and supple spine
Achieve a flatter tummy by engaging deep core abdominal muscles
Enhance your sex life through greater flexibility and tighter pelvic floor muscles
Help respiratory, lymphatic and circulation problems
Make you less prone to injury when playing sports or other physical activities
Improve your posture through shoulder stabilisation
Make you feel mentally and physically relaxed and energized
Permanent pain relief by addressing the cause, not the symptom

Although it is better to practise Pilates under the observation of a trained instructor, it is not always possible for clients to make it to the classes.

Doing some Pilates is better than no Pilates at all and following the instructions from our YouTube channel is the next best thing to being in a dedicated class.

Postnatal specific articles and videos can be found in the Postnatal Pilates section.

Have a look at our Medical Pilates section where we provide information and videos on a wide variety of specific ailments or injuries as well as solutions for pain relief from these.

These include:

knee injuries
sciatica
back pain
the pelvic floor
massage techniques

People we have helped

Doctors, consultants, physios and friends all refer clients to Pilates Lifestyle because of our success in treating:

GAA players; backs, knees, shoulders, necks
Runners; knees, hips, lower backs
Walkers; knees, hips, lower backs
Gardeners; lower backs, shoulders
Golfers; backs, hips, shoulders
Builders; backs
Nurses; backs
Farmers; backs
Factory and office workers; backs, necks
Homemakers; backs, necks, shoulders
Pre / Postnatal women; backs, hips, pelvic floor
Car accident and work related injuries

What you will find at Pilates Lifestyle

A fully equipped Pilates studio
Professional, friendly and experienced instructors
Men and women from age 11 to 80+
People of all shapes and sizes
Classes to suit couch potatoes and elite athletes
Rehabilitative private classes for specific treatments

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Pilates for Fitness

Whether the class is on the Mat or Reformer, a well taught Pilates class will help you:

Lose weight
Increase flexibility
Improve muscle tone and overall fitness
Increase stamina and body strength
Improve posture and reduce pain
Strengthen the pelvic floor
Build a stronger spine
Strengthen the core
Prevent injury
Increase energy levels
Develop body awareness
Improve sleep and circulation
Enhance your mental & physical well-being
Enhance your sex life
Relieve stress
See the timetables and types of Pilates classes we offer

Pilates for Sport

Pilates on the Mat or Reformer creates body awareness and therefore complements all sports. Pilates will help to:

Prevent injury by optimising postural alignment
Correct imbalances and muscle overuse
Improve core strength
Increase flexibility
Balance strength and flexibility
Develop optimal strength & endurance
Improve agility, balance and co-ordination
Improve performance

Pilates for Rehabilitation Recovery

Movement is a positive start to recovery. Well taught Pilates exercises are safe and effective. As a method of rehabilitation Pilates will:

Decrease pain and increase movement
Help treat osteopenia & osteoporosis
Help the body recover from breast cancer
Build a stronger spine for scoliosis
Complement joint replacement surgery
Reduce pain for auto-immune disorders
Provide relief from sciatic, disc and chronic pain
Find out more in our Medical Pilates section

Pilates for Back and Neck Pain

Pilates is a safe and successful method for relieving and preventing recurrence of chronic neck and back pain. Pilates will help you:

Create body awareness
Understand muscle compensation patterns
Strengthen weak areas
Mobilise areas which are stuck
Increase your core strength
Improve your posture
Balance flexibility and strength
Restore confidence in your body
Find out more in our Medical Pilates section

Pilates for Pregnancy

Suitable from 16 weeks. Pilates is one of the safest and most effective methods of exercise and will:

Improve pelvic floor strength
Develop pelvic girdle stability
Improve posture and build a stronger spine
Strengthen the upper back for pain free posture
Maintain spinal mobility
Strengthen labour muscles
Provide breathing techniques for labour
Improve sleep and circulation
Help prevent PGP, SPD & sciatica
Assist with a quicker recovery postpartum
Read more about Pilates for pregnancy.

Postnatal Pilates

Suitable from 6 weeks, postnatal Pilates is an effective way to safely strengthen, mobilise and rebalance your body. Postnatal Pilates will:

Strengthen the pelvic floor
Safely tone up the stomach muscles
Improve posture and reduce back pain
Stabilise the core, spine and pelvis
Mobilise areas which are stuck
Strengthen areas which are weak
Alleviate pelvic girdle pain
Reduce sciatic nerve pain
Correct diastasis recti
Correct lumbo-pelvic hip dysfunction
Enhance mental and physical well-being
Find out more about postnatal Pilates, including the rec test

Pilates for Men

An effective method of exercise and stretching for men of all ages and any level of fitness. Pilates will:

Increase flexibility
Strengthen the core
Improve posture
Help prevent injury
Correct imbalances and muscle overuse
Reduce stress on joints and muscles
Reduce back & neck pain
Enhance mental & physical well-being
Improve sleep and increase energy levels
Reduce stress
Read more about Pilates for men