FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What is Pilates?
- What are the benefits of Pilates?
- What does Pilates do that other exercise regimes don’t?
- What do you mean by ‘core’?
- What are main differences between yoga and Pilates?
- What is the purpose of machines in Pilates practice?
- How often should I come?
1. What is Pilates?
Pilates is an exercise system designed and developed by Joseph Pilates. It exercises a body as a whole. It focuses on balanced, intentional and controlled use and development of muscles. Pilates refers to principles such as: centring, control, coordination, and breath. It is a comprehensive workout that can benefit both body and mind.
Pilates is an exercise system designed and developed by Joseph Pilates. It exercises a body as a whole. It focuses on balanced, intentional and controlled use and development of muscles. Pilates refers to principles such as: centring, control, coordination, and breath. It is a comprehensive workout that can benefit both body and mind.
2. What are the benefits of Pilates?
“Practiced faithfully, Pilates yields numerous benefits. Increased lung capacity and circulation through deep, healthy breathing is a primary focus. Strength and flexibility, particularly of the abdomen and back muscles, coordination-both muscular and mental, are key components in an effective Pilates program. Posture, balance, and core strength are all heartily increased. Bone density and joint health improve, and many experience positive body awareness for the first time. Pilates teaches balance and control of the body, and that capacity spills over into other areas of life” J.Pilates
Like with any other form of exercises not everyone will enjoy Pilates. But most of people feel rejuvenated and energised after a class. It greatly improves body awareness, posture, flexibility and strength.
“Practiced faithfully, Pilates yields numerous benefits. Increased lung capacity and circulation through deep, healthy breathing is a primary focus. Strength and flexibility, particularly of the abdomen and back muscles, coordination-both muscular and mental, are key components in an effective Pilates program. Posture, balance, and core strength are all heartily increased. Bone density and joint health improve, and many experience positive body awareness for the first time. Pilates teaches balance and control of the body, and that capacity spills over into other areas of life” J.Pilates
Like with any other form of exercises not everyone will enjoy Pilates. But most of people feel rejuvenated and energised after a class. It greatly improves body awareness, posture, flexibility and strength.
3. What does Pilates do that other exercise regimes don’t?
Pilates is a low –impact and safe way of exercising, therefore it can be practised by almost anyone. Our clients include a wonderful variety of people all ages, shapes and sizes. Effort and movement is done through the core. Additionally, using and strengthening the wall of abdominal muscles protects your back.
Pilates is a low –impact and safe way of exercising, therefore it can be practised by almost anyone. Our clients include a wonderful variety of people all ages, shapes and sizes. Effort and movement is done through the core. Additionally, using and strengthening the wall of abdominal muscles protects your back.
4. What do you mean by ‘core’?
The phrase refers to abdominal muscles, pelvic floor, spinal muscles and diaphragm. But for a lot of our clients terms such as ‘core’ or 'centring' acts as a reminder of their posture and source of the movement in their Pilates practice.
The phrase refers to abdominal muscles, pelvic floor, spinal muscles and diaphragm. But for a lot of our clients terms such as ‘core’ or 'centring' acts as a reminder of their posture and source of the movement in their Pilates practice.
5. What are main differences between Yoga and Pilates?
Yoga is often considered to be more therapeutic. It aims to unify body, mind and spirit. Additionally, yoga does not focus on core as much as Pilates. There are many types of yoga, but most involve a group practice on a mat. And while Pilates practice includes mat work, it also uses equipment that isn't found in yoga.
Yoga is often considered to be more therapeutic. It aims to unify body, mind and spirit. Additionally, yoga does not focus on core as much as Pilates. There are many types of yoga, but most involve a group practice on a mat. And while Pilates practice includes mat work, it also uses equipment that isn't found in yoga.
6. What is the purpose of machines in Pilates practice?
Despite resembling medieval torture devices, machine work is truly wonderful! Each piece of Pilates equipment has a great range of unique applications. As well as providing resistance, they can also support and help to guide client’s movement. They can also effectively target specific areas to tone or strengthen.
The most popular pieces of equipment are Cadillac (left) and Reformer (right).
Despite resembling medieval torture devices, machine work is truly wonderful! Each piece of Pilates equipment has a great range of unique applications. As well as providing resistance, they can also support and help to guide client’s movement. They can also effectively target specific areas to tone or strengthen.
The most popular pieces of equipment are Cadillac (left) and Reformer (right).
7. How often should I come
Our clients do anything between once a week and four times a week. Pilates is safe enough to do every day, but most of our clients try and do two classes a week.
If You do one class a week, we recommend doing some homework (which we will happily provide!).
Our clients do anything between once a week and four times a week. Pilates is safe enough to do every day, but most of our clients try and do two classes a week.
If You do one class a week, we recommend doing some homework (which we will happily provide!).