I had read a lot about Pilates exercises, but I wanted to take a class to ensure I was achieving the maximum benefit. I found classes at gym Sydney cbd, so I signed up immediately. Pilates mat work involves motions that use your own body as a weight instead of some bulky apparatus. Many athletes swear by Pilates, and say they rarely get sick anymore. It is known that regular exercise boosts the immune system, so that is an added benefit of Pilates. The exercises emphasize proper breathing, correct alignment and flowing movement, and that is why many professional dancers practice their Pilates daily.