Body Line Pilates Instructor Sabrina

Sabrina once suffered from class III obesity with a BMI of 42. She began doing Pilates in 2019 and is now passing on what she’s learned as a certified BASI© Pilates instructor.

Holistic Weightloss with Pilates
Pilates for the obese and overweight

According to the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health, around 42% of the adult population are overweight, 11% of them obese.

A few extra kilos don’t pose a problem as long as the individual remains physically active. If that is not the case, or if those few kilos develop into more, it can not only lead to a reduction in the general sense of well-being but has also been proven to play a role in the development of diseases of the cardiovascular system, diabetes, cancer, sleep apnea, vitamin D deficiency, and depression. Studies have show that people who are overweight suffer at a higher than average rate of postural defects, particularly in the back (dowager’s hump, sway back), knees, and ankles.

The reasons for obesity are complex, and overweight people often find themselves confronted with prejudices. They are frequently held responsible for their weight on the premise that they don’t get enough exercise and eat too much. Obesity is a chronic illness that requires a holistic approach to treat. The World Health Organization has classified obesity as a disease since 2008.

The important thing is that the individual has an intrinsic motivation to explore the root causes of their obesity. In addition to unhealthy eating habits, these may include thyroid disease, a hormonal imbalance, or other factors that may influence weight which require medical treatment.

Whatever the case, it is always recommended that the overweight individual undergo an analysis of their eating habits and take steps toward making changes, including doing something good for themselves and becoming more active in order to avoid postural defects and increase energy levels.