FAQ
Is Pilates a form of Yoga?
No, Pilates is not a form of yoga. It is an independent system, developed by Joseph Pilates, who was a physicist. He instilled the belief that mental and physical health are interrelated in Pilates. Did you know that in the past only a few people were allowed to practice this form of exercise, and that was restricted to specialized studios?
Can Pilates be practiced without a personalized program and without equipment?
There are two ways to do Pilates: on a mat or on a machine. Mat-based Pilates involves a series of exercises done on the floor. The key here is to use a combination of gravity and body weight to provide resistance to the muscles. Equipment-based Pilates is an exercise that incorporates the use of different equipment and weights to train the muscles. Nowadays, the best way to complete a complete Pilates workout and achieve extraordinary results is Pilates on the latest generation of machines: the Reformer from Balanced Body.
Is Pilates good for my back if I have back problems?
When Joseph Pilates began working on the Pilates technique as a complete system of physical development, he called it ‘Contrology’ – the technique of control. It is not something very complicated. He believed that anyone practicing Pilates should have permanent control over each movement and every moment. Experts say that the result of this exercise is increased control of the back muscles, thus managing to relieve back pain, and pain in the limbs and abdominal muscles.
Is Pilates exclusively for women?
There is a common misconception that Pilates is exclusively for women. Pilates was invented by a man and is for everyone, regardless of gender or age, from beginners to advanced.
How will Pilates change my body?
We believe this is the biggest advantage of practicing Pilates. Are you used to training your mind by controlling it through concentration and focus? Now add intense physical exercise to the equation. You have a deadly combination of mind and body working together to achieve a goal. Extremely challenging! From improved flexibility to better posture, from increased muscle strength to spinal stabilization, and from rehabilitation to accident prevention – Pilates helps. If you know this and start practicing Pilates, you can maintain your health and achieve that extraordinary physical shape.
Can I practice Pilates if I am injured or pregnant?
Pilates helps with rehabilitation in many special situations: pregnancy, sports injuries, spinal conditions and disc problems, hip & knee surgeries, MS, Parkinson’s Disease, RSI. Based on an anatomical understanding of the body’s muscular and skeletal systems, our Pilates instructors create a comprehensive exercise program specific to each client. This ensures effective sessions to help clients achieve their own goals.
What is the Pilates Reformer?
Invented by Joseph Pilates, the founder of Pilates exercises, the Reformer is a bed-like frame with a flat platform on it, called a carriage, that moves back and forth on wheels on the frame. The carriage is attached to one end of the Reformer by a set of springs. The springs allow you to select different levels of resistance as the carriage is pushed or pulled along the frame. The carriage has a shoulder lock that prevents the practitioner from sliding towards the end of the Reformer while pushing or pulling the carriage. At the spring-loaded end of the Reformer, there is an adjustable bar called a foot bar. The foot bar can be used by the feet or hands as the practitioner moves the carriage. The Reformer also has long bands with handles attached to the top of the frame. These can be pulled with the feet or arms to move the carriage as well. Body weight and spring resistance make this cart more or less difficult to move. The Reformer parts are adjustable for different body sizes and skill levels.
What are the benefits of exercises practiced on the Pilates Reformer?
The Reformer offers all the well-known benefits of Pilates, including full-body strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance. These things bring about improvements in everyday life, such as better posture, graceful and efficient movements, and, for many, the elimination of pain associated with physical imbalances, such as back pain. When it comes to strength development and Pilates, the musculature around the power center is maximized. Flat stomachs, strong backs, and toned buttocks and thighs are all a result of this emphasis. and other equipment, as well as Pilates mats, do this, but the Reformer creates a unique and varied exercise environment. The Reformer is spacious enough to encompass the full range of motion, which is great for increasing flexibility while strengthening the build. It seems to invite the length we want to create in our bodies. and trains the body to hold that length. By pushing and pulling with your feet and arms against the resistance of the springs, the cart, and your body weight, you will build overall body strength.
The exercises provide enough resistance and a variety of movements to help strengthen your bones. and has a special feature: eccentric muscle contractions. This happens when the muscle stretches against a resistance force. The Reformer is an eccentric contraction structure. This is one of the keys to achieving long, strong, and shapely muscles, which Pilates is known for.
Is Pilates a form of Yoga?
No, Pilates is not a form of yoga. It is an independent system, developed by Joseph Pilates, who was a physicist. He instilled the belief that mental and physical health are interrelated in Pilates. Did you know that in the past only a few people were allowed to practice this form of exercise, and that was restricted to specialized studios?
Can Pilates be practiced without a personalized program and without equipment?
There are two ways to do Pilates: on a mat or on a machine. Mat-based Pilates involves a series of exercises done on the floor. The key here is to use a combination of gravity and body weight to provide resistance to the muscles. Equipment-based Pilates is an exercise that incorporates the use of different equipment and weights to train the muscles. Nowadays, the best way to complete a complete Pilates workout and achieve extraordinary results is Pilates on the latest generation of machines: the Reformer from Balanced Body.
Is Pilates good for my back if I have back problems?
When Joseph Pilates began working on the Pilates technique as a complete system of physical development, he called it ‘Contrology’ – the technique of control. It is not something very complicated. He believed that anyone practicing Pilates should have permanent control over each movement and every moment. Experts say that the result of this exercise is increased control of the back muscles, thus managing to relieve back pain, and pain in the limbs and abdominal muscles.
Is Pilates exclusively for women?
There is a common misconception that Pilates is exclusively for women. Pilates was invented by a man and is for everyone, regardless of gender or age, from beginners to advanced.
How will Pilates change my body?
We believe this is the biggest advantage of practicing Pilates. Are you used to training your mind by controlling it through concentration and focus? Now add intense physical exercise to the equation. You have a deadly combination of mind and body working together to achieve a goal. Extremely challenging! From improved flexibility to better posture, from increased muscle strength to spinal stabilization, and from rehabilitation to accident prevention – Pilates helps. If you know this and start practicing Pilates, you can maintain your health and achieve that extraordinary physical shape.
Can I practice Pilates if I am injured or pregnant?
Pilates helps with rehabilitation in many special situations: pregnancy, sports injuries, spinal conditions and disc problems, hip & knee surgeries, MS, Parkinson’s Disease, RSI. Based on an anatomical understanding of the body’s muscular and skeletal systems, our Pilates instructors create a comprehensive exercise program specific to each client. This ensures effective sessions to help clients achieve their own goals.
What is the Pilates Reformer?
Invented by Joseph Pilates, the founder of Pilates exercises, the Reformer is a bed-like frame with a flat platform on it, called a carriage, that moves back and forth on wheels on the frame. The carriage is attached to one end of the Reformer by a set of springs. The springs allow you to select different levels of resistance as the carriage is pushed or pulled along the frame. The carriage has a shoulder lock that prevents the practitioner from sliding towards the end of the Reformer while pushing or pulling the carriage. At the spring-loaded end of the Reformer, there is an adjustable bar called a foot bar. The foot bar can be used by the feet or hands as the practitioner moves the carriage. The Reformer also has long bands with handles attached to the top of the frame. These can be pulled with the feet or arms to move the carriage as well. Body weight and spring resistance make this cart more or less difficult to move. The Reformer parts are adjustable for different body sizes and skill levels.
What are the benefits of exercises practiced on the Pilates Reformer?
The Reformer offers all the well-known benefits of Pilates, including full-body strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance. These things bring about improvements in everyday life, such as better posture, graceful and efficient movements, and, for many, the elimination of pain associated with physical imbalances, such as back pain. When it comes to strength development and Pilates, the musculature around the power center is maximized. Flat stomachs, strong backs, and toned buttocks and thighs are all a result of this emphasis. and other equipment, as well as Pilates mats, do this, but the Reformer creates a unique and varied exercise environment. The Reformer is spacious enough to encompass the full range of motion, which is great for increasing flexibility while strengthening the build. It seems to invite the length we want to create in our bodies. and trains the body to hold that length. By pushing and pulling with your feet and arms against the resistance of the springs, the cart, and your body weight, you will build overall body strength.
The exercises provide enough resistance and a variety of movements to help strengthen your bones. and has a special feature: eccentric muscle contractions. This happens when the muscle stretches against a resistance force. The Reformer is an eccentric contraction structure. This is one of the keys to achieving long, strong, and shapely muscles, which Pilates is known for.
