Pilates for Better Posture & Everyday Movement
Why Does Sitting All Day Affect the Way You Move?
Sitting itself isn’t necessarily the problem. The bigger issue is spending long periods of time in the same position with very little movement.
Over time, desk work can leave your upper back and hips feeling stiff, and your neck and shoulders tense or fatigued. Regularly changing positions and building strength and mobility can help your body better handle the demands of a sedentary day.
Pilates works on more than simply “sitting up straight.” It helps build the strength, mobility, and body awareness your body needs to move comfortably through different positions throughout the day.
How Can Pilates Help?
✣ Core & Spinal Support
Build strength through your core and the muscles that support your spine, helping you feel more stable during everyday movement.
✣ Upper-Back & Shoulder Mobility
Improve movement through areas that can become stiff or tense after spending hours at a computer.
✣ Hips & Glutes
Strengthen your hips and glutes while adding more movement to areas that spend much of the day in a seated position.
✣ Body Awareness
Become more aware of how you sit, stand, breathe, and move, so you can change positions more naturally instead of trying to hold one “perfect” posture all day.