Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pilates?
Pilates is a form of exercise invented by Joseph Pilates in a bid to combine the attributes of body, mind and spirit and thereby attain fast, long lasting results. In a Pilates session, each exercise is modified to your body's needs and ability, which makes Pilates accessible to persons of any age or fitness level. Unlike many types of exercise that use only the big muscle groups, Pilates works your entire body.
- What if I have an injury?
One reason that Pilates has become so popular is because it is safe to do with almost any injury or limitation.
Pilates will help to correct any muscle imbalances that may have caused the injury by strengthening weak muscles and stretching tight muscles around an injured joint. Pilates is a great “tune-up” for your body, and making it a part of your lifestyle will help you maintain your strength and flexibility.
- Will I be sore after a Pilates workout?
You shouldn’t be. When you are first starting to workout, attempt a new exercise or learn to work “deeper,” you may be using muscles you are not used to using, or be using them in a different way than you have before. It is normal to feel a little muscle soreness a day or two after a workout like this. However, this is the exception. After a Pilates workout your body should just feel lighter, taller and stronger.
The order of the Pilates exercises is designed to work a muscle group, then stretch that muscle group to prevent stiffness, soreness, and create a long muscle. The number of repetitions of each exercise is specific and minimum. Less really is more. The majority of exercises are done only 3-5x. A very few are done 10x at MAX. (Such as the Hundred which is done 10x to get the body warmed up.).
If executed correctly, you will see fast results which last.
