Pilates
FAQ
Frequent questions about the Pilates method
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Pilates is a training system that tones muscles, shapes the body, corrects posture and improves the fluidity and precision of movements.
As Joseph Pilates famously said: in ten lessons you'll feel better. In twenty you'll look better. In thirty you'll have a completely new body.
Pilates is open to everyone. Of course, any injuries or medical conditions must be disclosed to the instructor, who will take these into account when designing a specific individual training program and during the lessons.
An acronym for "body, art and science international," founded in 1989 by Rael Isacowitz, Basi Pilates is a method popular worldwide in over 40 countries. It provides internationally recognized training and its mission is to support and perpetuate the work of Joseph and Clara Pilates by grounding teacher training in anatomy, physiology, and scientific principles, always emphasizing the aesthetic quality of each movement.
Pilates can be practiced every day. A workout program of at least 2-3 times a week is recommended.
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Pilates changes your body, tones, tightens, strengthens and lengthens.
Pilates performed on the floor on a mat with free body work, aided by specific small tools.
The Reformer is the quintessential Pilates machine, which uses springs and pulleys to create progressive resistance and produce concentric and eccentric muscle contractions, developing the entire workout.
Pilates can be practiced at various levels: basic, intermediate and advanced.
