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Frequently
asked questions
Who is Pilates for?
Pilates is for
everyone! From teenagers to seniors, from post-surgery and
rehabilitative clients to professional athletes and dancers.
Everyone can benefit from Pilates. The special equipment is
highly adaptable and the unique exercises can be modified
to match the requirements of every individual.
Do
I need experience?
No experience is required. The only way to know Pilates is
by doing Pilates. All you need is the will to strengthen and
balance your body and the desire to improve your performance
and work towards tension-free, pain-free living!
Can
I do Pilates while working with a physiotherapist, osteopath
etc.?
Yes! Pilates is ideal to complement any kind of body-therapy
and is recommended by many practitioners and therapists today.
At Pilates Performance we aim to work in conjunction with
your practitioner to give you the best results. Your therapist
can help bring your body back into balance and through Pilates
you learn how to maintain that balance, build on it and avoid
future imbalances–postural and muscular.
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Can
I do Pilates if I have a bad back, bad knee?
Yes. Exercising and strengthening your body is a key factor
in rehabilitation. Pilates is a safe, low impact and highly
effective method of exercise and is designed to isolate body
parts and encourage positive movement patterns. This allows
us to address any injured or vulnerable areas in a safe and
controlled way while addressing the rest of your body in the
appropriate way to encourage quicker recovery.
What
is the optimal number of Pilates classes?
You will achieve optimal results with two sessions per week
(or more). The body learns best with a regular and gradually
paced program creating an imprint which integrates the physical
workout with the mental challenge. Once a week is not ineffective
but the progress is slower…
How
long before I see results?
Some people notice changes within a few pilates classes. Most
people notice improvement of strength and flexibility within
a few weeks. The real profit though, is the combination of
short term improvement with enduring changes to your fitness
and well-being in the long run. That is what makes people
“Pilates devotees” for years and decades.
You should remember though that the process is individual
and depends on whether you are healthy or injured, whether
you are used to exercising your body or not, and on the number
of classes you take each week.
Does
Pilates tone and shape the body?
Definitely yes! In Pilates we firm and strengthen the body
while keeping it stretched and supple. This is actually the
prime physical result of practising the method. It means a
trimmer waist, flatter belly and better posture. It means
a strong, shaped and healthy body!
What
are the benefits of the specialised Pilates equipment?
Pilates equipment, unlike other fitness equipment, is designed
to challenge stabilization of one segment while moving other
parts of the body. No free flowing movement in life can be
achieved without good stabilization. It is the combination
and the balance between these that makes movement efficient
and non-stressful on the joints. This is what makes the method
so functional.
Additionally, the resistance is produced by springs instead
of weights. The springs provide gradual resistance as the
muscles contract. This gives greater resistance at the muscle’s
stronger point of contraction and less at the starting point
of contraction, so there is less stress on the joints, tendons
and ligaments.
While
doing Pilates, do I need to do other forms of exercise?
Pilates stands on its own and at the same time it is the perfect
complement to cardiovascular activity, athletic training and
all kinds of sports. It is up to you to determine the appropriate
overall fitness program that would suit your needs, goals
and abilities.
How
can I make sure Pilates is for me…
You are welcome to come and observe a class in the studio
to get a better sense of our unique system. You are also invited
to take a trial one-to-one class with one of our teachers
before signing up for the introductory series. |
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