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Joseph Pilates hoped to reach every possible age and demographic with his method of physical and mental philosophy of life. In this spirit, there has been an increase in Pilates outreach for children and teens in recent years.
However, very little awareness is given to teens about Dynamic Alignment, Core Stability and Breathing. Because their young bodies are still developing, there is a need to prevent sports injuries caused by working incorrectly or lifting a weight they aren’t ready for yet.

Pilates Class for Teens can increase strength and flexibility, and perhaps more importantly, body awareness. The sooner a young person learns about how their body works and feels, the sooner they will start to live in their body instead of just inhabiting it.
The studies are there. Teen and childhood obesity is becoming an epidemic. 16-33% of teens are obese and they stand an 80% chance of being obese adults. Regular physical activity can prevent heart disease and diabetes down the road. The time to start taking care of their bodies is now. With today’s academic and social pressures, not to mention the physical and emotional changes teen’s experience; it may take some time to get your kids motivated.

Pilates can assist teens in increasing blood circulation and sculpting their body. When a body is sculpted and fit the teen has increased energy to accomplish other daily tasks.

Teens find confidence to do Pilates successfully because anyone no matter their present fitness level or ability can do Pilates as it is designed. Pilates is also accessible to teens as Pilates is so popular that classes are generally readily available in most cities.

Pilates may have a positive impact on improving academic achievement and giving a competitive edge in sports.

Stressed-out teens will be able to learn how to use the mind-body connection taught during Pilates lessons to help them deal with the stress of school relationships or home life.

Teens should be reminded to wear comfortable fitting clothes, such as shorts, T-shirt or tank top. They can forget the shoes as, Pilates is done without them.

Teens who do not relish getting all sweaty can use the natural strength and flexibility benefits of Pilates by taking each movement slowly. Teens desiring to increase the heart rate in order to burn calories or receive an accelerated workout can of course take the exercises at a faster pace as long as they remember that the movements should be fluid in nature and done with proper breathing technique.

Teens typically are bored easily so Pilate’s appeals to them, as it has a lot of built in diversity that can hold a teen’s attention. Pilates can be done in a group or alone, after the initial instruction period is finished; giving the teen the options to go it alone at their own pace or to continue with a group for social and support benefits.

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