New to Pilates FAQs Archives

Can Pilates help injury prevention?

Lauren McLeod2024-12-30T08:04:14+00:00

Yes. Pilates compliments faster paced sports and exercise programmes well. Running for example is good for cardiovascular fitness but can leave you feeling tight and with muscle imbalances. Pilates helps you build core strength, flexibility and address muscle imbalances. This can help you prevent injury and improve your performance. Best of all, practicing physio led Pilates helps you to understand your body. When you are your own movement expert you can carry this with you into all your activities.

Can Pilates help injury prevention?Lauren McLeod2024-12-30T08:04:14+00:00

What should I wear for Pilates?

Lauren McLeod2024-12-30T08:04:39+00:00

Comfortable clothing that won't restrict your movement. We exercise without shoes on a mat. You might find socks with grips helpful, some clients prefer to exercise barefoot. It is helpful if your clothes allow your instructor to see you move underneath them. Leggings or joggers and fitted t-shirt are perfect for this. Some of our exercises involve bending over or having our legs up, you want your clothing to allow this movement without falling down or becoming see-through. All of our classes are very well ventilated to help us keep them safe in the COVID-19 pandemic. Layers are useful so that [...]

What should I wear for Pilates?Lauren McLeod2024-12-30T08:04:39+00:00

Is Pilates for men too?

Lauren McLeod2024-12-30T08:04:52+00:00

100% yes! Pilates was created by a man - Joseph Pilates. Men can get just as much out of Pilates as women. Stiff spines, weak muscles, and poor core stability affect males and females alike. Pilates can help you loosen up, strengthen up and feel better. Our classes are friendly, welcoming, non competitive environments. Men are just as welcome as women in them all.

Is Pilates for men too?Lauren McLeod2024-12-30T08:04:52+00:00

I have lower back pain. Is Pilates for me?

Lauren McLeod2024-12-30T08:05:05+00:00

Yes! Physiotherapist led Pilates can help you with you back pain. Exercise therapy is one of the most evidence based treatments for lower back pain. Pilates can help you stretch out tight muscles, strengthen weak muscles, improve your general fitness and become more confident in your movements. As physiotherapists our instructors aim to assess your individual needs and work with you on your strengthen and weaknesses. You can find out more in this article 'What is core stability and can Pilates help' We recommend that you book a pre-class introduction if you have pain. These give you 1:1 time to get [...]

I have lower back pain. Is Pilates for me?Lauren McLeod2024-12-30T08:05:05+00:00

I haven’t done Pilates before. Is that a problem?

Lauren McLeod2024-12-30T08:05:29+00:00

Not at all. Our mixed ability classes don't require any previous experience. Our physiotherapists give different options for each exercise so there will be a level suitable for you. If you are new to Pilates, or would like to work at a slower pace you stick to the first level. If you would like more of a challenge then progress on with your physio. Wherever you are when you start with us, each week we will help you build up, strengthen and stretch so that by the end of the first course you feel better and notice the change. If you [...]

I haven’t done Pilates before. Is that a problem?Lauren McLeod2024-12-30T08:05:29+00:00

I have joint problems, can I do Pilates?

Dom Knight2024-12-30T08:05:55+00:00

Yes. Many of those who join our classes start because they want to improve a problem area. Pilates exercises help you to stretch out tight muscles, mobilise stiff joints and strengthen weak muscles. Exercise therapy, like Pilates, is recommended by Arthritis UK and the NHS in the management of many joint and muscle problems. Pilates is low impact and can be adapted to avoid aggravating any problem areas. Our expert instructors have the knowledge, experience and skills to help. You may wish to book a pre-class introduction to give you some 1:1 time and help you get the most out [...]

I have joint problems, can I do Pilates?Dom Knight2024-12-30T08:05:55+00:00

I am not very agile, is Pilates for me?

Dom Knight2025-08-27T21:09:00+01:00

Absolutely! Pilates is designed to be adaptable for all fitness levels, including beginners and those with limited mobility or flexibility. Our instructors offer modifications and support throughout the class to ensure you feel comfortable and confident. It’s a great way to gently build strength, improve posture, and increase mobility at your own pace.

I am not very agile, is Pilates for me?Dom Knight2025-08-27T21:09:00+01:00