Common Questions

Who does pilates?
Everyone can benefit from a pilates regimen! Pilates clients come in all shapes and sizes; most are between the ages of 30 and 50, although there are clients as young as 13 and as old as 84. A few clients are professional dancers and dance students.

What if I am not in shape?
Most of the people who start to take pilates are seeking fitness - that's why we exist! Remember, everyone has to start somewhere, and pilates classes are small which allow you to work with an instructor at your own pace.

Is it enough to do pilates only?
Unfortunately, no. You still need to manage a healthy diet, reduce stress, and do aerobic exercise at least 3 times a week, such as brisk walking.

About Pilates

History

Joseph Pilates (pronounced "pih- lah -teez") invented the regimen of pilates while in an internment camp in England during WWI. He was a German-born boxer, gymnast and nurse. During his internship, he rehabilitated injured soldiers in the internment camp by using bed springs for resistance. This was the origin of the Reformer Bed that is a staple of the pilates regimen. Joseph Pilates also invented many other machines using the concept of contraction and release of muscles with spring resistance. Although the name of this technique was originally called Controlology, after his death in the 1960s the name was changed to pilates.

Read more about Joseph Pilates at Wikipedia

Pilates Today

Pilates builds stamina, strength, coordination and flexibility. During the exercises, focus is important - this includes breathing techniques and proper form in order to work the body to its full contraction and extension. Trainers will guide you through each exercise.

Exercises are performed on machines with springs of varying gauges. The body works on the machines much as muscles do ­ contracting and releasing, pushing and pulling

Read about the 3 types of machines used at the studio and exercises performed on each one:

• Reformer Bed
• Trap Table
• Half Barrel