What do you think of when you hear the term ‘Pilates’? Probably something like the picture below, right?

Typically, a Pilates class, especially in a gym, will be a ‘mat’ class (above). This is indeed the best way to start if you are new to the practice and like any new activity it can take time to get the hang of it. To get the most out of your Pilates practice I recommend that you invest just an hour of your time to have a one-on-one session with a qualified teacher, in doing so you can feel totally confident that you are doing it properly and will therefore progress much more quickly. A lot of Pilates involves very slow and controlled movements, that to the naked eye you cannot see, but inside, well – there’s a lot going on! The difference between doing it in the correct form – or not – can be quite a minute movement or ‘contraction’. Mat Pilates involves concentration, balance, control, breath, flexibility and POWER – ‘get’ these and you will ‘get’ it!! – and see amazing results. But Pilates can be much more than just a mat class.

The other main practice is the Pilates ‘Reformer‘…. read more, press here…