Is music necessary in Pilates classes?

Whether or not music should be used in Pilates classes is often said to be a matter of preference, but there are times when it helps and times when it doesn’t. In beginners Pilates classes, music is generally used sparingly. When people are new, it is important that...

Top 5 Benefits of regular Pilates classes

It is well known now that exercise is great for you and Pilates is one of the top exercise classes recommended by many health and fitness professionals. However, to have the greatest effect you must do Pilates classes on a regular basis – once every month or so just...

Top 5 Health Reasons to do Pilates

There are plenty of benefits cited for doing Pilates regularly.  Here are the top 5 health reasons why Pilates is recommended by doctors and fitness professionals worldwide: 1.    Posture improvement / Back pain relief Top of the list as it applied to everyone is...

Do I need to be fit to do Pilates?

It seems to be a common misconception, certainly in some areas, that you need to become fitter before you join a Pilates class but this certainly isn’t the case. Pilates is ideal for people of all ages and at all levels of fitness and indeed, has often been...

What happens in Pilates classes?

Exactly what happens in Pilates classes or what you should expect is probably one of the most common questions asked by potential class attendees.  Despite its popularity with celebrities and great success, Pilates is still misunderstood by many.  Some think it is...

Pilates payoff is sweet success

Pilates classes are not a new fad; indeed, they’ve been around for some time now and thanks to celebrity endorsements recently, such as David Beckham and Alex Curran to name a few, Pilates class attendance is again on the rise. For those who stick to regular Pilates...