Currently Pilates is enjoying a surge of popularity and is becoming familiar in the 'mainstream'. It has something to offer everyone, whether their lifestyle is largely sedentary and office-bound, hectically energetic or physically demanding. It requires some patience to learn and is less likely to appeal in itself to younger children, though as an 'as well as' exercise to be used in schools or sports clubs, the principles of Pilates could save young people from ever getting into the bad postural habits that some adults spend many hours learning how to undo.

Sufferers of posturally-based back pain, sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries and stress. Pilates is especially helpful in offering ways to prevent and change problematic postural habits that can lead to experiences of occasional or even chronic pain. Osteopath Piers Chandler, writes that the Pilates method "can genuinely complement treatment and accelerate recovery. Some patients who are referred to Pilates teachers never need any further regular treatment." Pilates can also contribute greatly to a supportive recovery programme for people with sports injuries. The practice of Pilates is also known to help counter anxiety and stress.

Because Pilates exercises are gentle and do not involve much bouncing around, it is also recommended to:

  1. Individuals with inadequate posture.
  2. People looking for rehabilitation by way of physical therapy.
  3. Persons suffering from arthritis because it helps reduce muscle stiffness.
  4. Overweight individuals and the elderly since no bouncing, jumping or lifting is needed.
  5. New mothers who want to recover their body shape as it provides famous results in the abdomen.
Prenatal Benefits
  1. Strengthens pelvic floor and prepares mother's for delivery
  2. Helps relieve back pain from increased baby weight
  3. Helps mom's to strengthen upper back to carry baby
Postnatal Benefits
  1. Helps moms spend time with other new moms
  2. Helps with stress incontinence
  3. Strengthens pelvic floor
  4. Helps to relieve neck pain
  5. Pilates helps to relieve stress