Frequently Asked Pilates Questions

What is Pilates?		Mat or machine work?
Are there different styles of Pilates?		How often should I do Pilates?
Are some certifications better than others?		Can I learn Pilates from a video?
Will Pilates fix my back?		Do you recommend videos?
Will Pilates help me lose weight?		What do I wear?
Group classes or private lessons?		What do I bring?
Do I have to be a dancer to do Pilates?		What is the different between Pilates, Yoga and GYROKINESIS®

What is the difference between group classes and private lessons?
Mat classes are for people who prefer to learn in a group environment. In a group class, students learn exercises together and everyone may or may not progress as a group. While students are assessed individually and while students do receive some personal attention, the class is for the group and not the individual. Individuals are often given their own modifications for specific exercises, but teachers cannot focus an entire class based on one person and their specific issues.

Private lessons are for several kinds of people:
- Athletes looking to improve their sport
  - People with severe issues who need to have personal attention
  - People who prefer to have personal attention
  - People who want to progress quickly
  - People who don't like to exercise in a group
  - People who have a hard time exercising in a group

In a private lesson, the student is assessed based on their own specific physical issues / needs and the entire workout is designed with these issues in mind. Private lessons are the classical form of teaching Pilates and this is the route to take if you are looking to change your body.

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