Is pilates done with music?

Question

I'm seriously considering in joining a pilates class but would like to know a little more how a class is like, preferably from someone who practices/has already practiced it.

Is there music? If so, what kind of music? How long should a class be and how many times a week should it be done? What does a class consist of, in short words? Is every class very different from each other or are they pretty much the same? THANKS!

Answer 1

I go to pilates classes at my gym 2-3 times a week. All the classes I attend use music, it differs according to the instructor and type of pilates. For traditional pilates they use mostly calming relaxing, slow music, for pilates pulse they use a faster tempo, modern music.

All of my classes are an hour in length, some at the gym are 30 minutes, again depends on the gym and what they are offering.

The classes consist of a specific series of exercises/movements, usually starting out with some stretches and short warm-up, then moving into the 100s (pilates exercise for the abs), a lot of core work targeting abs and back, glutes and legs, then a stretch out and cool down.

Answer 2

Every instructor is different. Some play music, some play ambient noise to relax you. The class is usually 45 minutes to an hour and you should probably do it once or twice a week.

While pilates is a GREAT way to strengthen your body and relax, it doesn't do much in the way to speed up fat loss. So, if you goal is to strengthen your body, you won't need to supplement with cardio, but if you'd like to drop some pounds, you'll need to add some other forms of cardio.

Answer 3

Yes & Yes! Pilates is nice. I was once doing the treadmill & desk bound motorcycle for even as, and it was once taking without end to get outcome - i threw in pilates 3x per week - and that i noticed outcome after one million week. my weight is frequently the identical, (possibly misplaced two lbs) however i am extra tone, and it appears as although i misplaced 10 lbs. my hip dimension and waist dimension has reduced in size - to not point out discipline's are a lot more corporation. Try it, I doubt you'll be disenchanted.

Answer 4

There are many different types of pilates..you just have to find a class that works for you. The same goes for yoga...they have hip hop yoga classes!!!

Answer 5

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