FAQ

Who can do Pilates?

Pilates is for everybody. The trainer will create a program customized to meet your needs and goals. Pilates can help with injury recovery (once you have a medical release to begin exercise). Pilates is also an excellent source for pre/post natal conditioning. If you're looking for a super challenging workout or a more moderate pace to find some ease and mobility in your body, Pilates can do that too.

Why should I invest in one-on-one training when group classes are cheaper?

Pilates is about precision and form. It's essential to have a certified Pilates instructor guide you through, if you want to achieve the results you desire. Everyone's body is different, instructors are highly trained to personalize a workout specifically for you. Through verbal cues, hands on training and demonstration a trainer will teach you how to properly do the exercises and help to prevent any injury which can occur with improper form. Pilates mat work and group classes are an encouraged supplement to the work done on the machines with a trainer.

What should I look for in a trainer?

An experienced and certified trainer will work attentively with you, continue to discuss your long and short term goals while keeping you challenged. The trainer should be able to modify each workout according to your needs during that session. Look for a trainer who is hands on, uses verbal cues, demonstrates the exercises and uses all the equipment and props available to them. The trainer should have general knowledge of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology and advise you to see a specialist if necessary.

What should I look for in a Pilates studio?

Pilates is a mind body experience. It's crucial for you to be able to focus, internalize and listen to your body. It's important the studio you go to creates an environment for you to be able to achieve this.

How often should I do Pilates?

We recommend 2-4 times a week. Twice a week with a trainer is ideal while supplementing with the mat work throughout the week.

How long will it take before I notice a difference in my body?

Generally speaking, Joseph Pilates said, " You'll feel better in ten sessions, look better in twenty sessions and have a completely different body in thirty sessions.." Of course everyone has a different body and a different response rate.

Will I lose weight doing Pilates?

Pilates is not a" weight loss" exercise program. Pilates will encourage weight loss when partnered with a sensible diet and a cardiovascular routine.

What should I eat before a Pilates session?

Pilates has a strong focus on the abdominal muscles groups, so it's best to eat quite light so as not to have a full stomach.

What should I wear to a session?

Comfortable clothes, easy to move around in. Leggings and sweats work well with tank tops or semi form fitting shirts.

What's the difference between yoga and Pilates?

Pilates is about flowing movement that not only works the whole body but also isolates and works more specifically within a chosen muscle group. The Pilates breath pulls in with the abs as oppose to filling the abs up with breath. Pilates training should also include the machines which works with weight resistance unlike yoga.

Pilates is about precision and form. It's essential to have a Pilates instructor guide you through, if you want to achieve the results you desire. Everyone's body is different, instructors are trained to personalize a workout specifically for you. Through verbal cues, hands on training and demonstration a trainer will teach you how to properly do the exercises and help to prevent any injury which can occur with improper form.