Question 1

Which type of Pilates class should I do?

Accepted Answer

Reformer Pilates is a great place to start if you are a beginner or injured as the machine will help assist your body and help you to work for your center (core) 
Mat Pilates is the main goal, your body is performing a series of exercises against gravity.

Question 2

Can Pilates help with back pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Pilates works your deepest core muscles, your transverse abdominal, this muscle wraps around our center like a corset, they keep us strong and protect your back.

Question 3

When will I see results with Pilates?

Accepted Answer

Joseph Pilates recommend you do a minimum of 3 pilates workouts a week. If you kept to this routine you would see results in 8 weeks.

Question 4

Where do classes take place?

Accepted Answer

My Monday evening classes are in the Quaker Meeting House, Dunmore Road, Waterford.
Tuesday and Friday morning classes are in St Annes Tennis Club, John's Hill, Waterford.
I teach private and semi-private classes in my home studio in Ballinakill, Waterford.

Question 5

What will Pilates do for my body?

Accepted Answer

Pilates exercises main focus is to work from your power house, these muscles include your abdominals, back muscles, thighs. The aim is to strengthen your muscles so you can perform every day activities like walking and getting up and down from the floor with minimal effort and strain on your body. We focus on improving flexibility but also strengthen all our muscles

Question 6

Are Pilates and Yoga similar?

Accepted Answer

Pilates and Yoga are similar in that they are both low-impact forms of exercise.  However, there are many different types of Yoga and while Pilates uses a variety of equipment (like the Reformer, Wunda Chair, Tower) all of the moves are based on using your power-house: your core.

Question 7

What equipment do I need for Pilates classes?

Accepted Answer

You will need a mat, a small pillow for your neck if it is more comfortable for you to lie on the floor with one
light weights if you are attending a Barre or Pilates Sculpt class.

Question 8

Can I do Pilates as a beginner?

Accepted Answer

Pilates is suitable for all levels.  All of my classes give you options depending on your level and ability.  I advise beginners to sign up for in-person classes first to ensure their technique is correct.

Question 9

Do you teach Pilates for seniors?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  My beginners class is perfect for seniors.

Question 10

Is it worth doing Pilates at home?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  Joseph Pilates recommended doing Pilates 3 times per week to feel the improvement in your body.  My on-demand classes are no more than 30 minutes long and so perfect to squeeze into a busy day at home.

Question 11

Is Pilates safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

If you have been doing Pilates before becoming pregnant, it is suitable for you to continue on so long as your health care professional agrees.  If you have never taken Pilates classes, pregnancy is not the time to start something new.  Continue with the exercise that you have been doing and look at attending Pilates classes postpartum.

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