Whatever the level the fundamental aim of Pilates is to strengthen the body’s powerhouse. The Powerhouse is a Pilates term that refers to your abdominals, lower back muscles, pelvic floor, hips and glutes. Strength here means, essentially, a more resilient system – one that is less likely to cause pain, less prone to injury and more able to move as it ought to Pilates can aid in flexibility and improving posture, as stretching your body is a vital part of class