What kind of workout is Pilates?

It is a form of strength training however different from your traditional gym weights. Functional exercises that are focused on building overall muscle tone, flexibility and dynamic stability. Superb for rehabilitation or increases sports performance.

Is Pilates hard for beginners?

If you’re open, listen and are willing to give it a go then anyone can do Pilates. With regular practice you will get better and better.

What happens during a Pilates session?

We believe each person is unique; therefore, even your training program should be unique too. We deliver 1:1 Pilates sessions in London and 2:1 Pilates sessions to ensure a personalised approach as much as possible. During our introductory session, we will go through a mini Osteopathy case history to make sure we understand your needs and become familiar with any relevant history, like injuries or pathologies, that may require a specific adaptation. We will then dive into the practical part, starting with postural awareness and some basic Pilates exercises. We will also use cues to help you connect deeply with your body and the movements you are performing. Based on these principles, we will now transition to the reformer Pilates Marylebone apparatus, allowing you to experience the unique benefits of these machines for body conditioning and enhanced feeling.

What is Pilates?

Joseph Pilates created Pilates in the early 20th century. It is a physical fitness system that uses body resistance to build strength and flexibility. Pilates workouts are designed to strengthen the entire body and help increase stability, coordination, endurance and posture. Pilates helps you become more aware of your posture, enabling you to avoid back pain and other injuries caused by poor alignment from habits like slouching or incorrect walking.

What is the history of the reformer machine?

The Cadillac is the biggest Pilates machine, which tends to attract people’s attention when walking into a Pilates studio! It was the first piece of equipment designed by Joseph Pilates, using a hospital bed for fellow inmates in an internment camp during World War I. Obviously, the modern-day Pilates Cadillac has evolved to include a comfortable table with multiple attachment points for springs, straps and bars.

What exactly is the ‘Pilates Effect’?

The Pilates Effect is a theory that Joseph Pilates first proposed. He believed that doing his exercises for an extended period of time would lengthen the spine, improve posture and help to even out body weight. Benefits include improved posture and a general sense of well-being. The reformer workouts will even affect the way you walk. You will find yourself in a more upright posture, head held high, along with a positivity that wasn’t there before. Check out our Wellthy Clinic reviews page to hear about the positive benefits.