Movement is beneficial for everyone. Regularly doing both aerobic and strength training exercises can help reduce your risk for chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, obesity, some types of cancer, and heart disease. It also helps strengthen your bones and muscles.
Pilates is a type of activity that’s especially helpful for people who have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The program’s focus on stability and core muscle strength is good for improving balance and movement. Pilates also helps to reduce fatigue, a common symptom of MS.
Pilates is an exercise program that was developed in the 1920s by German fitness instructor Joseph Pilates. He originally created these movements for the purpose of rehabilitation, to help people recover from their injuries.
Because the exercises are low impact, they’re generally doable for people of all ages and fitness levels. And a growing body of research suggests this program may be especially useful for people with MS.
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