Just as muscle gets stronger and leaner the more you use them, bone likewise gets stronger and denser the more demands placed on it. Lack of physical activity results in weaker bones simply because they are never required to work. Bone mass declines slowly after the age of 30 and is a major cause of disability in older women. Exercise has been proven to build and maintain bone mass and density, particularly exercise involving weight bearing and resistance, where your muscles and bones work against gravity. To reduce your risk of spinal problems, fractures, and pain associated with osteoporosis, exercise is crucial to increase and maintain muscle and bone strength. Pilates involves bone strengthening exercises that support the spine and incorporate safe movement and posture for daily living.

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