Category: Getting Started
Are you new to Pilates? Read our getting started guides to start your journey into a successful Pilates practice.
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A step-by-step guide to getting started with Pilates
As a Pilates instructor, I get asked a lot of questions so I’ve put together this guide to help beginners understand what Pilates is and how to get started.
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Is Pilates worth the money?
When taking up any new activity you’ve got to consider how much it will cost, so is Pilates worth the investment?
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Can You Do Pilates on Your Rest Days?
Pilates can be done on rest days. Because it uses your own bodyweight for low-impact endurance work, it’s one of the best active recovery options between more intense training sessions.
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Is there a best time of day to do Pilates?
You can enjoy Pilates any time of the day, but is there a best time of day? Morning, afternoon and evening all have benefits.
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Pilates vs. Lagree: What’s the difference anyway?
You’ve heard of Lagree and it looks a bit like Pilates, but is it? We take a look at Pilates vs Lagree.
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The Essential Pilates Guide For Overweight People
Pilates is suitable for all body types and a good starting point for anyone new to exercise. Here is how to modify poses and build a safe practice at any size.
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Can You Do Pilates on Carpet? Is It Safe?
You can do Pilates on carpet, but there are real limitations around slip risk, joint support, and friction. Here is what to consider and what to look for in a mat.
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How to track your Pilates progress
Tracking your Pilates progress is a great way to stay motivated and see your hard work pay off. But how do you know what’s working and what isn’t?