Q: How do I get started with Pilates?
A: We invite you to simply schedule an appointment for your first lesson. During your first visit, you will fill out a health questionnaire and we will help you identify your goals and wishes and begin creating a program specifically to meet your needs. Once you have experienced how great it feels to do Pilates you are going to want to come back.
Q: How often should I do Pilates?
A: In an ideal world, you should practice Pilates three times per week. However, your three sessions do not necessarily have to be in the studio. You might want to supplement your lessons here with matwork at home. That being said, many of our clients come only once or twice a week and still experience tremendous benefits.
Q: I would like to try Pilates, but I am not sure if I want to commit.
A: We love Pilates and we love sharing the method's amazing benefits with as many people as possible. Come in and try it, if it works for you, great! If for any reason you are not ready for Pilates in your life right now, that's fine too. You can just pay for a single lesson and call it a day. No pressure, no commitment.
Q: I have done Pilates matwork (at the gym or with a video). How is Pilates at your studio different?
A: Pilates is a rigorous and complex exercise system that includes both the mat exercises and over 500 exercises done on various machines we refer to as "apparatus". The apparatus, which include the reformer, trapeze table, chair and barrel among others, were designed and developed by Joseph Pilates to take your workouts and your body to the next level. They both support and challenge your body in ways you need to experience for yourself to truly understand. I compare learning Pilates to learning a new language. The mat exercises you might be familiar with from videos or gym classes are your ABC's, your foundation. Once you know your ABC's you can progress to learning the full language, which is the apparatus work. You really need to learn Pilates from an experienced, well trained practitioner to fully benefit from the method and learn how to adapt it to your own needs to avoid injury.
Q: I am really out of shape. Can I do Pilates?
A: You should always check with your doctor first to make sure that you are healthy enough for exercise. If you are cleared for exercise, Pilates is the perfect way to get started. Pilates is so highly adaptable and beneficial that we can create a program that will meet you where you are right at this moment and take you on an amazing journey to better health, fitness and wellbeing. All you have to do is take the first step.
Q: Can I do Pilates during pregnancy?
A: You should check with your OB/GYN or midwife, but unless you have certain complications, Pilates is the perfect form of exercise during your pregnancy. You'll go through pregnancy stronger, more relaxed and more comfortable and will bounce back faster after delivery.
Q: Will Pilates help me lose weight?
A: Yes! If you practice Pilates consistently, it will help you increase lean muscle which speeds up your metabolism and helps you burn fat. Pilates will also give you more energy and endurance, which will help you perform better in other forms of exercise, ultimately leading to greater weight loss. If you have a lot of weight to lose, we recommend that you combine your Pilates workouts with cardio and a sensible eating plan for the best results. As always, check with your doctor before beginning a new diet or exercise plan.
