Pilates is comprised of mat work and exercises on specialized — and often spring-loaded —equipment, such as the Reformer, Tower (or Cadillac), and Stability Chair. It’s a sought-after method recommended by doctors and employed by physical therapists.
It benefits people of all ages and skill levels because it’s a low impact exercise method that aligns the body, creating strength through muscular balance and neuromuscular fine-tuning.
Pilates can be both restorative and powerful. While it’s not a heart-pumping cardio exercise, you can break a sweat while feeling your muscles work in a new way. It’s known for working the smaller, deeper, and often underused stabilizing muscles that support the joints.
Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that’s all about proper body alignment and using “the breath and the core to facilitate movement, The Benefits; Increased flexibility, Better balance, Total-body strengthening, Sense of empowerment, Ability to show yourself grace, Mood boosting.
BASIC, is the development of the Fundamental class with a fairly challenging level of difficulty, dynamic rhythm of movement. This class is perfect for those who want an ideal body with perfect posture. After a minimum of 8 meetings in fundamental class, your body will feel stronger and ready to be challenged again.
By following the Basic class by doing movements that are more challenging for the core muscles, stomach, thighs, arms and all parts of the body in a holistic manner.
Intermediate level classes are for those who have a solid understanding of how to complete the exercises and transitions on their machines. Being able to stay in alignment through your workout and knowing how to change the springs on your equipment helps you advance to the next level of classes.
The springs on your Pilates reformer and other pilates machines control the tension. Springs offer very light to heavy resistance, depending on their color. Based on your strength and experience, you may need to change the level of tension in the machine before or during your workouts.
The pace of your workout increases as you progress levels, which may deepen the impact of your exercises. Intermediate classes require you to keep up with the faster pace with less instruction. You’re expected to transition easily between exercises and change your own equipment.