08-21-2012, 02:07 PM
"Real" Pilates are classes taught by an actual trained Pilates instructor using Reformer equipment. Not an aerobics/zumba instructor trying to fake teaching a Pilates class with balls and mats and no training.
Pilates was invented by an athlete who was locked up for a long time in a small cell during World War II who didn't want to lose his muscle tone, after he was released he designed sets of exercises and super adjustable equipment to go with them, it all uses resistance and highly controlled movements that work specific sets of muscles in specific ways. A lot of Pilates instructors started out as physical therapists and work with clients to develop the exact work out they need, especially for people dealing with chronic conditions or injuries.
The only people doing Pilates in a real way here are on the Kona side.
Carol
Pilates was invented by an athlete who was locked up for a long time in a small cell during World War II who didn't want to lose his muscle tone, after he was released he designed sets of exercises and super adjustable equipment to go with them, it all uses resistance and highly controlled movements that work specific sets of muscles in specific ways. A lot of Pilates instructors started out as physical therapists and work with clients to develop the exact work out they need, especially for people dealing with chronic conditions or injuries.
The only people doing Pilates in a real way here are on the Kona side.
Carol
Carol
Every time you feel yourself getting pulled into other people's nonsense, repeat these words: Not my circus, not my monkeys.
Polish Proverb
Every time you feel yourself getting pulled into other people's nonsense, repeat these words: Not my circus, not my monkeys.
Polish Proverb