CLUBPILATES How to deal with life's demands DO PILATES. DO LIFE. Ask anyone: Life demands strength and flexibility. From family responsibilities to career goals to recreational hobbies, you depend on the health of your body and mind. If your current exercise regime isnt helping you strengthen both, you're missing out. Here are just a few reasons Plates can improve your health-and your life. It's for everyone Whether you run marathons for fun or you haven't picked up a dumbbell in five years, you can benefit from Pilates. That's because Pilates can be There's no impact A 10-mile run might do great things for your candiovascular system easily tailored to any level of but it can neally take a toll on your joints. Accoding to Verywellft.tnes anl aility. * com, high-impact exercises can cause an impact about 2.5 times your body weight, which could strain joints, ligaments or tendons. Pilates, on the other hand, is a low- or no-impact small movements to strengthen key core muscles. That means it's appropriate for everyone- even those with joint or skeletal issues. fitness and ability. If you're feeling intimidated, try a class. Club Pilates offers a free introductory class to anyone workout that uses interested. "Certainly give us a try. We're all inclusive, nonjudgmel" Schlosser The entire It strengthens your mind Sure, oure getting a great core workout, but when you practice Pilates, something happens in your mind too. "It gives your mind such a great workout," said Mari Jo Schlosser, owner of Club Pilates South Hills that opens Aug 2 in Mt Lebanon. "t's about precision and control. It's about slowing down and rally taking the time to think about the movements youre doing" If that sounds a bit like meditation, it should. Like meditation, Pilates increases your awareness of your breathing patterns, centers your focus and connects your body with your mind point is to get reople moving We welcome everyone, regandless of age or fitness level. You can do it. Club Pilates South Hills is located in The Galleria of Mt. Lebanon, 1500 Washington Road, Suite 2601. The club features Plates reformer classes for all levels, integrating barre, TRX and trigger point exercises. For more information, visit clubpilatescom/southhill Abs, abs, abs There's no doubt a strong core is important. Your core affects your life in myriad warys, from your ability to perform everyday acts like bending and walking to participating in sports to the strength of your posture. While all of these things are important, it's also OK if you just want really great abs. Pilates is core-focused, toning your midsection to help you ain better overall strength-and maybe even a six pack It gets you 'back' in action If your hack tends to give you more trouble than youd like, you're not alone. In fact, the American Chiropractic Association states that 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time, and is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. What you might not know is that Pilates is an excellent way to relieve hack pain. As Spine-Health.com reports, Pilates teaches awareness of spine alignment, while also improving strength, flexibility and suppleness of the muscles of the hip and shoulder girdle. More strength and flexibility likely means less pain for you