Pilates unlike any other form of exercise provides the most amazing benefits besides your physical appearance. Our immune system gets a big boost every time we do this type of functional movement. The respiratory system delivers more oxygen to the body which promotes more energy overall. A good sweat sesh helps us synthesize vitamin D and detoxifies the body. Our lymphatic system flows more effectively after exercise which prevents disease. We gain mental clarity and lower our stress hormones, while increasing our feel good hormones. Most of all movement helps our sleep cycles and a better quality of sleep is linked to a longer life span. We decrease our risk of injury with Pilates and we become more skilled at any other sports you enjoy doing.