Know the benefits of pilates for men

The technique helps strengthen muscles and improves sexual performance

Although it is more popular among women, men can and should also use pilates to define and strengthen the muscles of the body. So much so that its creator initially spread the practice among men.

“It is important to remember that Joseph Pilates created his method for men and that he taught it to his fellow prisoners while he was in prison in England during World War II,” recalls Luís Gustavo Martins, a pilates instructor.

When to practice pilates?

The practice brings numerous benefits to men, including development the aesthetics and physical, sporting and sexual performance. “Men who want to improve their performance in other physical activities, or who suffer from poor posture at work, or who suffer from some physical pathology, can turn to the Pilates method. The technique helps to develop awareness of the body and performance in various daily activities,” says Luís Gustavo.

Multiple benefits for men

Pilates practice is suitable for everyone, i.e. it has no restrictions. For men, in particular, the technique is advantageous because:

• Increase strength;
• Strengthens the trunk (abdomen and back);
• Increase flexibility;
• Works the stretching;
• Helps with balance;
• Provides greater freedom of movement;
• Relieves pain;
• Corrects posture;
• Provides greater body awareness.

Improve physical and sexual performance

Pilates strengthens the pelvic region, which increases pleasure for both women and men. Strengthens the inner thigh region e buttocksit makes the hips more flexible, improving movement during sex, as well as increasing stamina.

“The physical conditioning provided by Pilates makes both men and women perform better in bed, as they are more willing and prepared to deal with variations in sexual positions,” explains Pilates instructor Anna Paula Melo.

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