Why Do Pilates? – Your Pilates Questions Answered
An FAQ for Pilates.
This is a site of Pilates articles written over the years on different topics related to Pilates. As the Pilates industry has evolved, so have the topics in the articles. Enjoy and let me know of any other topics related to Pilates you want to read more about.
Pilates certification programs vary a lot in their structure. Most are oriented toward the working adult and make use of intensive sessions with breaks in between. How those sessions are structured over time is different for each program so it is worth looking around to find a program from the many styles of Pilates that […]
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We hear in the media celebrities doing Pilates and most of these celebrities are slim. Can larger people do Pilates? And if so, how are they accommodated, if at all? Pilates for Larger People Pilates is perfect for any body type. Why? Pilates is low impact. Pilates can be modified to suit any fitness level, […]
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Prices and Locations of Pilates Price for Pilates lessons and classes is quite varied depending on where you are going and what you are looking for. Prices can range anywhere from $10- over $100 per hour. Price is also dependent on location in many cases. If you are taking classes from a local gym, community […]
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The big question is, in an already busy life, how do you suggest someone make Pilates into their already busy lifestyle? Ways to make Pilates fit into your life Everything costs money and everything is “good” for you. It’s a matter of finding what suits you and then trying to fit it in, both into […]
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What do you think about doing Pilates at home on your own? Do you have any recommendations if someone wants to Pilates at home? At home Pilates practice After most people’s first experience and hour of Pilates it’s common to hear, “There’s so much to think about!” And it is true. There are so many […]
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Pilates Instructor Training There are so many different styles of Pilates. What is required for Pilates instructor training to become certified varies slightly from style to style. Regardless of the style of Pilates that is being taught you want someone who has experience and not just teaching Pilates, executing Pilates exercises, but experience working with […]
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Which do you recommend, group classes or private Pilates? I think it really depends on your needs and goals. Both have their merits. Group classes or Private Pilates? How do you know if a group setting or a private, personal or individual training is for you? Think of individual private training as ‘personal training’. Usually […]
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We know all about Pilates, or at least enough to know it is beneficial. But now we need to know how to get started and involved in Pilates. Places to take Pilates classes: Boutique Studio, Gym, Community Centre, Online Videos You’ve heard about Pilates. You’ve heard that all the stars you see, athletes you follow […]
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You’ve mentioned the pelvic floor a number of times already. Can you say a bit more about it and how its connection with Pilates? What is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is a set of muscles, ligaments and tissues that act like a hammock that supports the organs of the pelvis. How do you […]
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Golf season is just around the corner. Presumably you’ve been training all winter but if you’re just now thinking about getting ready for the golf season, targeting the muscles used in golf will be the best place to start. So what muscles are used in a golf swing? Muscles Used in a Golf Swing Upper […]
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