What is Pilates?
Pilates works the core and superficial muscles to increase muscular strength, achieve graceful movement, increase body awareness, improve postural alignment and breath control. The Pilates exercises deliver simultaneous stretching and strengthening.
Developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates, his system is designed to strengthen the human mind and body. Joseph Pilates believed the two were connected, and only by training and exercising them together could you truly reach your peak.
Pilates Teaching Styles
Currently, a great amount of confusion exists about Pilates teaching styles. Here is a definition or Pilates teaching styles.
Classical Pilates (also known as traditional Pilates)
Instructors who teach classical Pilates maintain strict adherence to the exercises and methods set forth by Joseph Pilates (December 9, 1883 – October 9, 1967) in his original teaching and the books he authored in the mid 20th century.
Contemporary Pilates (also known as Pilates-evolved)
Instructors who teach contemporary Pilates incorporate developments and knowledge from the fields of exercise science and biomechanics into their Pilates classes.
Personal Best Pilates Studio’s instructors’ educated is rooted in the classical style of Pilates, with a contemporary approach to our teaching style. This allows us to modify the Pilates exercises so that our clients receive the greatest Pilates benefits, regardless of fitness level, age or size.
Selecting a Pilates Class
We strongly recommend that all new clients invest in at least one solo session (Introduction and Assessment) with a certified instructor. However, we understand that some clients are not interested or able to schedule a solo session. If you are new to Pilates, and don’t want to schedule a solo session, please start with an Intro to Mat Class.
