# @deddehhoward on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DKzT43axpTn
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/31364304-deddehhoward-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-06-12T13:05:57.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Deddeh Howard (@deddehhoward) — https://gondola.cc/deddehhoward

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Don’t let the slow, controlled movements fool you — Pilates will have your core shaking, your muscles burning, and your posture thanking you. Did you see the sweat?! 😥 

I used to underestimate it too… until I felt the difference it made in my strength, flexibility, and mind-body connection. It’s low impact, but HIGH results 🙌🏾

Here are 5 reasons Pilates is especially powerful for women:
	1.Core Strength – It targets deep abdominal muscles, supporting your spine and reducing lower back pain.
	2.Pelvic Floor Support – Huge for postpartum recovery and overall core stability. It was such a big part of my postpartum recovery. 
	3.Lean Muscle Tone – It builds strength without bulk, helping create long, sculpted lines.
	4.Hormonal Balance – The breathwork + low impact nature can help regulate stress hormones.
	5.Improved Posture – Counteracts the effects of sitting, scrolling, carrying babies (hello mom life!).

It’s not about how fast or hard you move, it’s about how deep you connect to your body 🧘🏾‍♀️

Have you tried reformer Pilates yet? Let me know what part of your body screams the loudest after class 😂👇🏾

#Pilates #PilatesIsPowerful #ReformerPilates #StrongNotSorry #WomenWhoMove #MindBodyConnection

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mindbodyconnection, pilates, pilatesispowerful, reformerpilates, womenwhomove, strongnotsorry

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