Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is Pilates?
A: Pilates, originally called "Contrology," is a vigorous, full-body workout that was designed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s. It's widely known that Pilates strengthens your "core," and while most people understand that to mean the abdominals, it actually includes your seat, your back, AND your abdominals!
In fact, Pilates utilizes the entire body in each workout to systematically correct asymmetry and improve one's posture, balance, strength, and flexibility. When practiced regularly, Pilates is transformative.
A: Pilates, originally called "Contrology," is a vigorous, full-body workout that was designed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s. It's widely known that Pilates strengthens your "core," and while most people understand that to mean the abdominals, it actually includes your seat, your back, AND your abdominals!
In fact, Pilates utilizes the entire body in each workout to systematically correct asymmetry and improve one's posture, balance, strength, and flexibility. When practiced regularly, Pilates is transformative.
Q: Why is your studio more expensive?
A: Wild Rose Pilates prides itself on providing a boutique experience with top-of-the-line equipment and private, semi-private, and small group sessions. Each workout is tailored to your specific needs in a way that simply cannot be achieved in large group classes. With thousands of hours in education and experience, Wild Rose Pilates delivers next-level instruction and best in class results.
A: Wild Rose Pilates prides itself on providing a boutique experience with top-of-the-line equipment and private, semi-private, and small group sessions. Each workout is tailored to your specific needs in a way that simply cannot be achieved in large group classes. With thousands of hours in education and experience, Wild Rose Pilates delivers next-level instruction and best in class results.
Q: Should I do Private or Semi-Private Sessions?
A: Semi-Private sessions are great for friends or couples with similar fitness goals who are looking for added accountability and autonomy. Private sessions are tailored to your specific needs and goals, and are ideal for beginners, students recovering from an injury or who are in need of specific modifications, or advancing practitioners who want who want to fine-tune their practice.
A: Semi-Private sessions are great for friends or couples with similar fitness goals who are looking for added accountability and autonomy. Private sessions are tailored to your specific needs and goals, and are ideal for beginners, students recovering from an injury or who are in need of specific modifications, or advancing practitioners who want who want to fine-tune their practice.
Q: How often should I do Pilates?
A: Pilates is a practice, and as with any sport or skill, the more you practice, the faster you'll see results. Ideally you want to practice at least 3x per week, including your at-home workouts. For the first few weeks, it is recommended that you have at least 2 sessions a week with an instructor, because this will help you develop a strong foundation. After the first month or so, you can come in once a week and the rest of your practice can be at home!
A: Pilates is a practice, and as with any sport or skill, the more you practice, the faster you'll see results. Ideally you want to practice at least 3x per week, including your at-home workouts. For the first few weeks, it is recommended that you have at least 2 sessions a week with an instructor, because this will help you develop a strong foundation. After the first month or so, you can come in once a week and the rest of your practice can be at home!
Q: What is the difference between working on the mat and the apparatus?
A: Pilates apparatus such as the reformer or cadillac allow students to work with spring resistance to create the two-way stretch we're always after in this work. When you are on the classical mat, you must be able to create the same feeling using just your own body, the strap, and dowels. Neither one is better or worse, they just present different challenges which all guide you toward achieving the same goal: length, strength, balance, and control. It's likely that you will use multiple pieces of equipment in any given session.
A: Pilates apparatus such as the reformer or cadillac allow students to work with spring resistance to create the two-way stretch we're always after in this work. When you are on the classical mat, you must be able to create the same feeling using just your own body, the strap, and dowels. Neither one is better or worse, they just present different challenges which all guide you toward achieving the same goal: length, strength, balance, and control. It's likely that you will use multiple pieces of equipment in any given session.
Q: Is Pilates for men?
A: Yes! There are even exercises in Contrology that are specifically designed for men. In fact, Pilates was invented by a man, Joseph Pilates, who used to work extensively with male clients and athletes.
A: Yes! There are even exercises in Contrology that are specifically designed for men. In fact, Pilates was invented by a man, Joseph Pilates, who used to work extensively with male clients and athletes.
Q: Will Pilates help my back pain?
A: In most cases, yes! The aches and pains that we experience in our bodies usually come from asymmetry, poor functional movement patterns, poor posture, and muscle imbalances. Through practice, Pilates gently guides your body back into optimal form and operation. Once this occurs, the pains usually subside and you can move with confidence again!
A: In most cases, yes! The aches and pains that we experience in our bodies usually come from asymmetry, poor functional movement patterns, poor posture, and muscle imbalances. Through practice, Pilates gently guides your body back into optimal form and operation. Once this occurs, the pains usually subside and you can move with confidence again!
Q: What is the difference between Classical and Contemporary Pilates?
A: Classical Pilates maintains the original structure and methodology of the work as Joseph Pilates designed it. Most contemporary Pilates uses modified equipment and additional exercises that have been influenced by physical therapy practices, yoga, dance concepts, and teachers who have added their own spin. While Contemporary Pilates utilizes most exercises from the original system, it does not follow the same methodology and application.
A: Classical Pilates maintains the original structure and methodology of the work as Joseph Pilates designed it. Most contemporary Pilates uses modified equipment and additional exercises that have been influenced by physical therapy practices, yoga, dance concepts, and teachers who have added their own spin. While Contemporary Pilates utilizes most exercises from the original system, it does not follow the same methodology and application.
Q: Is Pilates Physical Therapy?
A: Pilates by design is corrective, however, it's not Physical Therapy, and is not intended to replace it. Pilates does compliment PT, however, by helping you strengthen what is weak, stretch what is tight, and balance the body so it works well as a whole. I always think of this like getting the wheels aligned on your car. When one wheel is off the entire car will be affected. When everything is positioned properly, the car will drive beautifully and experience much less wear and tear.
A: Pilates by design is corrective, however, it's not Physical Therapy, and is not intended to replace it. Pilates does compliment PT, however, by helping you strengthen what is weak, stretch what is tight, and balance the body so it works well as a whole. I always think of this like getting the wheels aligned on your car. When one wheel is off the entire car will be affected. When everything is positioned properly, the car will drive beautifully and experience much less wear and tear.
Q: Is Pilates stretching?
A: Pilates will absolutely stretch you out, however it's not achieved through passive poses. Pilates creates length in your muscles through an internal action that Jay Grimes calls the "Two-Way Stretch". We use either springs or your own body's internal resistance to aid in reaching for this goal. It may sound easy, but it will absolutely make you sweat!
A: Pilates will absolutely stretch you out, however it's not achieved through passive poses. Pilates creates length in your muscles through an internal action that Jay Grimes calls the "Two-Way Stretch". We use either springs or your own body's internal resistance to aid in reaching for this goal. It may sound easy, but it will absolutely make you sweat!
Q: Will Pilates help me lose weight?
A: While Pilates will transform your body, making your clothes fit better through great posture and lean muscle mass, it's primary benefit is not weight loss. When paired with good nutrition, the best exercises for weight loss, are cardiovascular in nature such as brisk walking, jogging, cycling, jump roping, etc. Pilates does incorporate cardiovascular components, but it is not the primary element.
A: While Pilates will transform your body, making your clothes fit better through great posture and lean muscle mass, it's primary benefit is not weight loss. When paired with good nutrition, the best exercises for weight loss, are cardiovascular in nature such as brisk walking, jogging, cycling, jump roping, etc. Pilates does incorporate cardiovascular components, but it is not the primary element.
Q: What is Open Gym?
A: Open Gym class is a group class for advancing students who are practicing their individualized workouts on the equipment and mat with oversight from an instructor. The class provides more autonomy, and the student is expected to know the order of their own specific workout. The instructor offers guidance as needed to each individual student. This type of practice allows for much deeper work, and faster transformation.
A: Open Gym class is a group class for advancing students who are practicing their individualized workouts on the equipment and mat with oversight from an instructor. The class provides more autonomy, and the student is expected to know the order of their own specific workout. The instructor offers guidance as needed to each individual student. This type of practice allows for much deeper work, and faster transformation.