“Classical pilates transformed my mind and body in 30 days – here’s why I’ll do it for life”
A series of exercises developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s, classical pilates uses a range of equipment to build strength and improve flexibility. Here’s what happened when I committed to 30 days.
Classical pilates is never performed to music and is usually executed in a pre-determined series and sequence. Not only that, but classical pilates uses a range of equipment not commonly seen in pop-culture pilates studios. I felt stronger and more stable throughout my entire body – noticeable even in small moments like standing in line at the supermarket
The tower, a mat-based workout with all equipment on a structure fixed to the wall, is a form of pilates that uses arm and leg springs, a roll-back bar, a push-through bar and poles. It follows a more creative structure than the reformer and builds uniform strength. Classical pilates and, specifically, the airy Exhale studio, created pockets of blissful calm in my day. I even found myself looking forward to 7am classes. The class sizes are small which means instructions are highly personal and adjustments are explained thoroughly and there’s no music playing. Rather than distract myself with trying to hear above fast-paced lyrics, I could focus on my alignment, the cues being given and noting where I had improved on the class before.
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