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Mat TimetablePilates Equipment V Pilates Matwork
One of the usual questions we get from people inquiring about beginning a Pilates program of exercise is “What’s the difference between equipment and matwork”. There are quite a few differences and similarities. It is important that prospective Pilates beneficiaries know what combination will be best for them.
Pilates Matwork utilises the core exercise
components of the Pilates method with body weight, a soft mat
and gravity as the main instruments. Quite often small pieces
of equipment such as chi balls, bands and things called magic
circles are also utilised to enhance or modify the various movements
and positions. The emphasis with matwork is certainly on core
strength in the stomach area with particular attention to postural
muscles such as transversus abdominis and pelvic floor.
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Whilst Pilates matwork is often integrated into one to one (one instructor to one client) or semi-private (one instructor to an average of less than three clients) sessions, it is more often delivered as a class format whereby the class performs the same exercises at the same time. There may be some minor variations for individuals and this is certainly necessary for some.
At Pilates Manuka we limit Matwork class numbers to an average of 8-10 participants per class. This relatively small number allows for greater instructor interaction and individual attention even within the class format. This helps deliver better individual outcomes at the most budget friendly cost, compared to “one to one” or “semi private” equipment Pilates.
The ultimate in Pilates method is the large Pilates equipment work. This is due to the incredible number of individual variations of exercises that can be achieved. The large equipment allows instructors an almost infinite variety of resistance levels, angles and levels of support and movement for their clients. Pilates equipment such as trapeze table, wunda chair, ladder barrel and reformer need to be both seen and experienced to be believed. Find out More
At Pilates Manuka our Pilates equipment work is only ever done on a one to one (one instructor to one client) or semi-private (one instructor to usually two or three clients) basis. This is because the infinite variations are accompanied by a high level of responsibility on behalf of the instructor to choose the right option for the individual client. Our equipment instructors at Pilates Manuka are highly qualified with literally thousands or in the case of trainees at least hundreds of hours of course work and Pilates experience.
The high levels of qualifications and experience of Pilates equipment instructors coupled with the low client to instructor ratio and the specialised equipment, means that Pilates equipment instruction is more costly than matwork. However, Pilates Equipment work is also far more suitable for individuals to achieve the outcomes they are most in need of. For many people with back or other injuries and conditions, the extra cost is miniscule in comparison to outcomes, which can include significant decreases in pain and life changing increases in movement and strength. Personalised programs are definitely best for optimum results.
Matwork and Equipment work can definitely be combined in an individuals program, depending on the individual. For healthy individuals both disciplines are certainly useful in the fight to stay strong, healthy and mobile. Find out More
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