Top reasons people start Pilates:
reduce pain: going to have a baby, just had a baby, back pain
top reasons people start Pilates/Gyro:
get stronger because: going to have a baby, had babies, and/or pain relief
back pain or other injury/rehab
balance/stability in everyday life
tone up
instead of work out - work in and take it out
Regular exercise changes the brain to protect memory and thinking skills. Study at Ubc. Improves mood, sleep, reduces stress and anxiety.
Making an appt or reserving a spot in a class can be the extra motivation needed to get some exercise. U know someone is there waiting for you and ready to guide you for what u need today. Easy to decide there are other things to do instead of gym.