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Pilates is practiced on mats on the floor or on specialized equipment including the reformer, cadillac, ladder barrel, and step barrel. For more information you can check out www.pilates.com.
Who can do Pilates?
Pilates is appropriate for people of all ages and any fitness level. Exercises can be modified or made more challenging depending on the ability of the client.
What are the benefits of Pilates?
- Whole body fitness
- Improve strength, flexibility, balance and mobility
- Tone and build long, lean muscles without bulk
- Learn and work deep abdominal muscles to support the core
- Engage the mind and enhance body awareness
- Condition more efficient patterns of movement making the body less prone to injury
- Reduce stress and relieve tension
- Restore postural alignment
- Create a stronger, more flexible spine
- Increase joint range of motion
- Improve circulation
- Heighten neuromuscular coordination
- Balance over-trained muscle groups
- Compliment sports training and develop functional fitness for daily life activity
What should I expect from a Pilates session?
The first few sessions will include learning about correct body alignment and movement. It’s a continuous educational process with the mind learning control over the body. We will start with the basics and build as the lessons continue. Once there is a basic understanding, sessions will begin with warming up the larger muscle groups and progress to exercise all the muscle groups. If you have specific goals, we will discuss them in the first session so that they are addressed during your sessions.
What should I wear?
You should wear comfortable clothes that aren’t too baggy. Pilates is done either barefoot or wearing socks.
Do I need to bring anything?
You can bring your own water bottle if you like. Water and small towels are provided.
How often should I do Pilates?
Ideally, it would be great to do Pilates 2-3 times a week. However, it’s understandable that we are not all able to have lessons that often. Consistency is important, so doing exercises at home are key. It’s also important to incorporate other, aerobic exercise for greater overall health.
How long until I see results?
A typical session leaves people feeling more solid, lengthened. It is my belief that you will begin feeling a difference after the first few sessions. According to Pilates, it takes at least ten sessions to start seeing and feeling results.
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