Frequently Asked Questions

Who uses Pilates?

Students vary from some using pilates as their main form of exercise, some use it to compliment an existing exercise regime and some use it as a rehabilitation system for back, knee, hip, shoulder and repetitive-stress injuries.

Why do I need a strong core?

These muscles protect your back from potential injury and if you currently have a weak or problematic back, then strengthening your core will alleviate your problems.

Working from the centre of the body when doing and movements takes the strain off your joints and spine, helping your body work more efficiently.

A strong core is a sexy thing. Who doesn’t enjoy a toned belly, butt, back and inner thigh?

Do I have to be perfect?

You don’t have to be perfect at all the postures right away but we want you to leave feeling better and stronger!

How is Pilates different from yoga?

While there are similarities between the two, the main difference would be that in yoga the moves generally tend to be “static”, meaning you would hold them for a certain amount of time where in pilates, the postures have more movement throughout. Pilates training can be a great compliment to your yoga training and vice versa.

How is Pilates different from weight training?

And while there is of course strength training in pilates, we focus on multiple muscles (and always the core!) as opposed to isolating one particular muscle as in weight training. Pilates requires the body to perform different tasks that recruit many muscles at once. No one muscle gets all the attention; the smaller muscles get stronger and, the bigger muscles can take a break and not get too big and bulky!