I absolutely love Pilates and what it can do for your body. If you suffer from back pain or have old injuries, Pilates is the perfect way to rehabilitate yourself back into shape. Many will say you can't lose weight with Pilates but they are single-minded individuals who can't see the forest for the trees. You can't lose weight by eating an apple either, but an apple a day certainly goes a long way toward supporting better health.

With Pilates you learn to slowly strengthen your core muscles, the ones that hold you up straight when you walk, and help you bend and stretch from the waist. Movements at first appear ridiculously slight, "How could this ever help?" you may ask, until you realize you're having difficulty performing them. When you wake up sore the next day you'll know, you're working muscles you never knew were there. Developing good core strength helps you to get stronger overall. Since taking Pilates I've noticed my rear is much more shapely, and that's something I've wanted for a very long time. Give Pilates a try.