FAQ
- Is Pilates sufficient for a complete workout routine?
- While Pilates is great for the body, it is not a cardiovascular exercise. Read More
- Why is Pilates considered a mind/body exercise program?
- It is beneficial to engage your mind and focus on the exercise. Pilates is built around eight principles: concentration, control, centering, breathing, flow, precision, stamina and relaxation. Read More
- Can Pilates give me a good workout?
- Pilates combines stretching and strengthening, using both springs and your own body resistance. This may appear easier, but it allows you to work harder and more deeply through the muscles than other forms of exercise. Read More
- Why has Pilates become so popular in recent years?
- Over the years as the fitness industry has grown and diversified the need for an exercise system that addresses the individual's needs has surfaced. Read More
- 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. Read More
- Pilates machines look like torture devices! Why would I want to get on something like that?
- Some Pilates equipment can look like some kind of medieval torture device, which is ironic because it makes you feel so good. The most commonly used pieces are the Reformer, the Cadillac and the Mat, but there are several other small pieces of equipment, too. Read More
- Why does Pilates use spring-loaded equipment rather than weights?
- In using springs for resistance, Pilates equipment provides gradual resistance as your muscles contract, which ensures the muscles are being worked properly. Read More
- Will my body be sore after a Pilates class?
- Feeling sore is a very individual thing. Some people don't feel sore. Pilates is what you put into it. If you're really conscious and making an effort to make every movement count, you'll most likely feel something the following day. Read More
- How can beginners get the most benefit from Pilates?
- Be consistent, especially in the beginning. Don't just try it once. Give it a few shots and do it in succession. Make it your reward, your break from a hectic day. Also, listen to your body and really concentrate — it makes for a better workout. Read More
- Can Pilates make you grow taller?
- The normal aging process takes a toll on height. The disks that separate and cushion the spinal vertebrae lose hydration and elasticity after the age of 25. Read More
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