Pilates unites body and mind to improve posture, strength, flexibility and mobility, as well as overall health, vitality and sense of wellbeing. Pilates can benefit anyone and everyone, no matter what age, fitness or physical ability. Pilates attacks the roots of bad posture by toning little used muscles groups in the abdomen, torso, upper and lower back, while incorporating a slow breathing technique to energise the body. Pilates moves are designed to work the muscles of the whole body (abdominals, lower back, thighs, buttocks, calves, arms, shoulders) and to gently lengthen them. The result is a body that is properly aligned and at less risk of injury.