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®

Are there different styles of Pilates?

Yes, there are many different styles of Pilates. Because Joseph's students went on to teach Pilates after his death, many people all over they world embraced the technique. But, because there was no way of keeping his Method pure (there were no copyrights then), the work evolved and today there are many different kinds of Pilates - Classical Pilates (which is the Pilates work Joseph taught) and Modern Pilates (Pilates adapted by others).

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