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Never done Pilates?

Posted by neilpilates on October 9, 2006 at 8:08 AM
If you have never done Pilates and want to know more about it you can post your questions here.

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13 Comments

Reply Raymond
04:37 AM on October 12, 2006 
I have done a little weight training and I was wondering if you could explain how the breathing techniques used in pilates differ from those used when doing weights.
Reply Neil
02:18 PM on October 14, 2006 
In Pilates you use lateral thorasic breathing which means you breath into the the chest and out to the sides. This is because your Transversus Abdominus muscle is "pulled in" making it impossible to breath into the abdomen as you would when lifting weights. In Pilates you breath out on effort which is often the reverse of the breath employed by people taking part in weight training.
Reply tricia
10:03 AM on November 25, 2007 
I am 50 year old grand mother. Have had some spinal surgery many years ago. Although very active am in pain with specific movements. Would I benefit from pilates
Reply neilpilates
01:39 PM on November 25, 2007 
Yes you would benefit from Pilates. Pilates uses slow controlled movments which would be perfect for you. The movements have different levels and I can alter movements to suit individuals and their specific needs. Pilates builds core strength which will give your body the support that it needs to cope with any problems you have with your back and help you to be as pain free as possible. I teach and have taught many people your age and considerable older who have told me of the benefits they have gained from Pilates and I'm not to far from your age myself! <br>
Reply Doreen
04:52 AM on January 18, 2008 
<b></b><span style="color:blue;"></span><span style="font-size:12px"></span> <br>Hi there i have just recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalia and was wondering would Pilates be of benefit too me?
Reply neilpilates
06:21 AM on January 18, 2008 
I already teach someone who has Fibromyalia and she tells me Pilates has given her some relief from the condition. Pilates will teach you to use and recruit all of your muscles correctly, which will help you to minimise the incorrect recruitment of the muscles caused by your Fibromyalia and thus also hopefully minimise the level of pain you feel.
Reply Fiona Gribbin
03:59 PM on September 11, 2010 
Hello Neil, I am interesed in doing a pilates course with yourself. I live in the ravenhill rd area and any of your venues would suit. Have you any availability left for any of your beginners clases?
Many Thanks
Fiona Gribbin
Reply neilpilates
05:58 PM on September 11, 2010 
Hi Fiona

I do have availability in the following classes. They are all beginner drop in classes so you can start at any time.
Monday St Bernadette's Parish Centre, Rosetta Road, 20:30 - 21:30.
Thursday Jacqui Philpott's Dance Studio, Ormeau Road, 20:30 - 21:30
Friday St Bernadette's Parish Centre, Rosetta Road, 09:15 - 10:15

Neil
Reply Al
08:21 AM on January 05, 2011 
I am a 37 year old mother of two who has had to give up running because of stress incontinence caused by pregnancy / childbirth. Would pilates help me improve my pelvic floor with a view to resuming running, and how many sessions per week are recommended?
Reply Neilpilates
07:48 AM on January 19, 2011 
Al, Pilates will help you to train your pelvic floor muscles and help you to tighten them up so that they can
do the job they are supposed to do. When you give birth the pelvic floor is pushed apart and if the muscles
are not strong enough then they can't get back to their original postion which results in stress incontinence.
I will also give you exercises to do at home to speed up the process of getting you back running again. One
session a week plus doing the "homework" exercises I'll give you should be enough. Two classes a week
would be even better but would be twice the financial outlay which you need to take into consideration.
Reply F.T.
07:39 AM on February 05, 2011 
I have had a back surgery and have been advised by my physiotherapist to see you.
I live in the Ravenhill Road area. Should I attend a class or book an initial 1-2-1 session?
Reply neilpilates
08:11 AM on August 02, 2011 
Sorry I missed your comment F.T. If you have had back surgury, then depending on what it was for, an initial 1 to 1 session may be the best way for you to start with. This would allow me to assess if you were ready for classes or if personal 1 to 1s would be more beneficial for you before you move to taking classes.
Reply Tracey
03:33 PM on December 05, 2011 
Hi

I am 37 year old female and am reasonably fit. I'm trying to lose some weight....about 1 stone. Would Pilates benefit me coupled with my usual spin class? I would be interested in a Beginners class as I have never practiced before. I am in the Ormeau Road area.
Thanks
Tracey