Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here are some of our frequently asked questions. If your question is not stated here, feel free to chat with us on Instagram!
Pilates has many advantages, such as a stronger, healthier back, a more toned, mobile, and flexible body, a leaner, longer look, a flatter stomach. Pilates also improves posture, giving you a straighter spine, a taller stride, and more ease of movement. With improved coordination and greater body awareness, injury prevention and rehabilitation can be facilitated through Pilates. Other benefits include, gains without pain, relief from stress, general fitness, and a sense of calm and well-being.
The best way to start is by booking a consultation call.
If you decide to take things further, you will start your journey with a first session at our Bangsar studio where we will devise a unique programme that is catered to your body. You will be guided through the principles of Pilates and learn the basics.
At first, the exercises may seem simple or require minimal effort.
As we progress, your Pilates routine will step up as your body gradually improves and your needs evolve.
Although Pilates is wildly popular among people in their physical prime, it is equally suitable at almost any age.
One of the best parts of Pilates is that it is tailored to suit each individual regardless of their age or physical condition.
Pilates is a lifestyle for many well into their eighties and nineties. With the proper tools and guidance, Pilates is one of the best ways to stay youthful.
As the founder of Pilates himself put it: ‘If, at the age of 30, you are stiff and out of shape, you are old. If, at 60, you are supple and strong, then you are young.’
Older clients may seek medical advice before starting Pilates and begin at a slower pace.
To quote the founder of Pilates himself, ‘In ten sessions you will feel the difference; in 20 you will see the difference; and in 30 you will have a whole new body’.
Many start to notice changes in their bodies after the 10th session. They can identify that they walk taller and move in a more supple manner.
With more sessions, they begin noticing more obvious changes to their bodies from looking leaner, and more toned. They also feel more liberated in their motion as the practice continues.
Absolutely not. Pilates, as a matter of fact, was invented by a man, Joseph Pilates, for his own benefit – and was only later adapted for women.
Men tend to be a lot more inflexible and would actually benefit more from this practice.
Yoga is done through static poses with emphasis on the flow between the shifting poses. Pilates as a practice is much more dynamic and is focused on strengthening the deepest layer of abdominal muscles that corset your torso.
Both can benefit you in very different ways and can be practised simultaneously.
Wearing something comfortable and easy to move in is encouraged. A t-shirt with leggings, tracksuit bottoms or shorts would suffice.
Shoes are not allowed on the equipment, so socks would do you best. Clean ones are even better and highly encouraged.
Pilates is completely safe and an effective workout, however, we encourage you to get clearance from your physician before starting any new exercise programmes. Pilates can help with pregnancy symptoms by optimising alignment and building strength with minimal joint stress and strain.
Pilates is a low-impact, non-aerobic exercise method, which lengthens and strengthens the muscles, and improves posture, without stressing the joints or the heart. If you are recovering from an injury, your treating physician must clear you for exercise and a rehab specialist must have restored function and mobility to the affected joint.
