Why Pilates works — and why it’s more than just core

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Unlike traditional weight training, Pilates isn’t about building bulky muscles. It’s about developing functional strength — helping your body move better, feel stronger, and stay active for years to come.

In lay terms what are Pilates?

Pilates is a low-impact workout system that focuses on controlled movements, breathwork, and full-body alignment. It trains your body to move better, feel stronger, and stay pain-free — for life.

Joseph Pilates combined elements of Eastern mindfulness and Western physical conditioning. Training not only strengthens muscles, but teaches you to feel your body, live, and move in harmony with yourself.

The breathing techniques used in Pilates help improve circulation, focus, and movement control.

Each movement activates deep stabilizers and major muscle groups — giving you full-body strength without wear and tear.

Pilates helps restore natural muscle length, improve flexibility, and build tone — all while bringing back ease and grace in movement.

The best part? You can start at any fitness level. Every move can be modified to meet you where you are.

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It’s low-impact and easy on the joints, which makes the risk of injury minimal.

Pilates is especially beneficial for women’s health, helping strengthen the deep pelvic floor muscles, which support better recovery after childbirth and improved core stability.

Pilates also benefits your emotional well-being. As posture improves and muscles release tension, blood flow increases and the nervous system calms down. This mind-body connection promotes a more balanced mood and better overall well-being — both mentally and physically.

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Spine & Core focus

Joseph Pilates famously said, “You’re only as young as your spine.” A strong, flexible spine is essential for healthy movement. Pilates focuses on spinal mobility and core control — two things that keep you feeling agile, centered, and pain-free.

The Pilates method is built to support spinal health and functional movement. It strengthens your core, increases joint mobility, and enhances posture and coordination. You'll gain better control over your body, learn to release tension, and move with greater ease.

When you're younger, it may seem like back pain is something only older adults deal with. Unfortunately, back pain often comes much earlier. Many women, especially after pregnancy, struggle with lower back pain.

A strong spine and core can help you prevent back pain, stiffness, and age-related spinal issues.

How to train correctly

Perform the exercises at a slow, smooth pace. Control the quality and technique of actions. Remember — in Pilates, quality prevails over quantity. This is exactly the case when less is more.

Your core plays a central role in every Pilates session — it's gently engaged from start to finish to support every move. Looking to build real core strength and stability? Pilates does it with control, not crunches.

Breathe correctly — when inhaling, “press your navel towards your spine”, this helps create a flat abdominal wall. But don’t suck in your belly — it will cut off your breathing. 

Watch your back posture. You may not expect it, but after just a few sessions, you'll start noticing your posture improving — even outside of workouts. 

Where to start (and why it’s hard alone)

There are a lot of nuances in the technique of performing exercises, and no theory will make it possible to understand the full uniqueness of this system. Even breathing during classes needs to be done in a special way. Pilates can be tricky to learn on your own — and results depend heavily on proper technique.

That’s why instructors guide you through a special breathing rhythm, proper alignment, and gradual progress. You’ll move through a carefully designed sequence — starting simple, progressing with purpose, and always guided.

Why Train with StarFit

Jessica Casalegno guides each session with clear, supportive cues — explaining the purpose behind every move, what muscles are being activated, and how to maintain proper form. Her classes move at just the right pace, so you feel challenged but never rushed.

After class, you’ll feel lighter, more mobile, and more in tune with your body — strong, flexible, and calm.

Why people love Pilates on StarFit:

– Low impact, high results

– Full-body strength

– Better posture & fewer aches

– Accessible for all fitness levels

No matter your age or experience level, Pilates can help you feel better in your body — and we’ll show you how.

With guided workouts from expert instructors on StarFit, you’ll find the motivation to stay consistent — and feel better from the inside out.

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