Pilates is not just for women! It's a sport that can be done by anyone of any fitness level. Not only does it increase the strength of your inner core muscles and help balance and stability, it also helps ease some of those aches and pains caused by under or over-use of muscles. If Pilates is practised regularly a number of benefits can be reaped including increased lung capacity, blood circulation, flexibility as well as improved mental coordination. Pilates teaches control of the body and that capacity spills over into other areas of one's life.