Which Pilates Is Good For You?

A wise man once said- “Change happens through movement and movement heals”

That wise man was none other than the father of pilates-Joseph Pilates.

History of Pilates:

Although the popularity of pilates began in 1923 in America, traces of pilates can be found from World War I times as well as in the 1800s when Joseph Pilates innovated Pilates as a new method of body-conditioning and exercising. In those days, his method included the integration of equipment that he referred to as “apparatus” which is interestingly known as the reformer pilates today.

After establishing his first studio in New York with his wife Calra, Pilates become popular among many dancers such as Goerge Balanchine and Martha Graham. After gaining popularity, many prominent celebrities found Pilates to be the best way to rehabilitate from injuries as well as prevent their reoccurrence.

With its gradual growth, Joseph Pilates named the method ‘Controlology’ due to the logic that Pilates has benefits of mental and physical conditioning which enables individuals and practitioners to use & maximize their full body potential.

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Now that you’ve been briefed on the origins of pilates exercises; let’s understand which pilates is right for you according to your goals:

1. Reformer Pilates:

One of the most common types of pilates you can take up and inculcate in your routine is reformer pilates. Practiced on a bed-like structure with a moving carriage, a foot bar and straps along with some resistance springs and straps. Reformer Pilates is a kind of pilates exercise used to work on the legs and arms.

Like any kind of pilates exercise, the benefits of reformer pilates is truly amazing! The setup of a reformer includes- straps, the foot bar, and shoulder pads which helps in aligning & structure the body. Reformer pilates exercise is like resistance training guiding your body to flexibility, strength, as well as improve balance.

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2. Mat Pilates:

Another common kind of pilates exercise is mat pilates. Mat pilates is floor-based Pilates that can be practiced anywhere with the help of a yoga mat. Essentially, a lengthening and strengthening form of exercise, the main focus of mat pilates is to work the core muscles as well as legs and arms. Mat pilates was the first kind of pilates exercise to be performed by Joseph Pilates.

Interestingly, mat pilates includes 500 exercise variations, which can be modified to any age, level of resistance, fitness level, and health goals. Mat pilates is great for beginners since all you need is a mat and floor space to start.

Mat pilates has a lot of benefits too such as more body awareness, increases flexibility, as well we build you a strong balanced body. Mat pilates also improves lung function, reduces stress and increases your focus on your breathing and movements.

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3. Clinical Pilates:

Curated to heal your injuries and protect you from any mishaps, clinical pilates is practiced for purely rehabilitation purposes.

Clinical Pilates exercises are guided by professional trainers or trainer physiotherapists to understand your injuries well, help in healing, build your flexibility, movement, and stabilize your muscles.

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