Get The Most Out of Your Pilates Class

Here's some simple yet effective tips on how to get the most out of your Pilates classes:

Classical Pilates, Modified?

Confused about Classical - versus - modified Pilates? Are you doing the best Pilates for your own body?

And Breathe

Breathing... We do it continually, we must to survive, but do you ever find when you turn up for your Pilates class that you're learning to breathe for the first time? The Pilates method promotes better health and Mr. Joseph Pilates was very adament that good breathing was integral to the benefits of his exercises:

Pilates For Men

Pilates is definitely not just a ladies game!

Pilates and Pregnancy

There are many proven benefits to Pre-natal exercise. These benefits include enhanced mood and self esteem, lower incidence of excessive weight gain, improved posture and improved circulation. Just to name a few!

Where Pilates Began

As I said previously, the Pilates technique is named after its German founder, Joseph Pilates. I thought I'd share the story of how his exercise methods came about so you can have more of an understanding of where the roots of the method lie.

"I used to suffer from back, shoulder and neck pain on and off as a result of a minor car accident, the muscles never really recovered. However since I started doing Pilates I notice my back, shoulder and neck muscles are so much stronger than previously, I could really tell a difference after 5 or 6 classes. It’s been fantastic."

Caren Carruthers