How do I know if I am a good candidate for this type of exercise?
A qualified Pilates instructor is able to tailor the Pilates Method to a client of any age or fitness level. Philosophically, the Pilates Method is not about extroverted energy, nor is it like an aerobics or spinning class. We train our clients from the core outward, a process that requires focus, patience and time.
We believe that the Pilates Method is most effective for those who realize that changing the physical self requires commitment, as well as a willingness to learn a new way of thinking about fitness and how it relates to everyday life. While you will see results in the short term, you reap the most benefit from Pilates by learning to engage the mind as well as the body. A purely physical outlook towards exercise may not allow the benefits that come from connecting the mind and spirit to the body.