What is Mat-Based Pilates
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What is Mat Based Pilates?
Mat-based Pilates is the ultimate core workout without a machine. Classes follow the Joseph Pilates original 34 moves; over time, these have been adapted, giving us a wealth of different moves.
Pilates on a mat, instead of a Reformer, which to some students, may not seem as fun or challenging, but for others it will be a better alternative to the Reformer bed as some clients may be nervous about using a machine. Many clients see great results, including improved strength, posture, agility and flexibility, as well as toned muscles within a few months from once-a-week Pilates mat sessions.
Mat Pilates is a great place for a beginner to start in a group environment at a more affordable price.
What is the difference between Reformer and Mat-based Pilates?
Reformer Pilates focuses on core strength and proper muscle engagement on a bed with pulleys and tension cables. We perform closed-chain exercises due to this resistance: low-impact, high resistance.
Mat-based Pilates is open chain, as you have nothing but yourself to resist against. Mat-based Pilates is fantastic in its own right, but the results are slower.
Reformer Pilates provides faster results; one session of Reformer Pilates is worth 6 of those Mat-based.
Booking 10 sessions will improve your body goal and alleviate pain quickly.
We have only one body, so it’s definitely worth investing in.
Rehabilitation through Pilates based exercise
“Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.”
Joseph H. Pilates