Pilates Classes FAQs: How Many Times a Week Should I Do Pilates?
Zero Gravity Fitness on February 3, 2020
Establishing an exercise routine that includes Pilates classes is an excellent thing to do for your health. People who practice Pilates regularly enjoy a variety of benefits, including greater core strength and better posture. Like all forms of exercise, Pilates has the best results if it is practiced consistently. At Zero Gravity Fitness in Ocoee, FL, we recommend two to four times per week.
The Goal of Regular Pilates Classes
Some people think that only professional athletes and dancers use Pilates, but it can actually benefit just about everyone. This form of exercise was developed in the 19th century by a German named Joseph Pilates who did extensive research to design his system. His goal was to create a series of exercises that would strengthen the body, focus the mind, and alleviate health problems.
Today, millions of people all around the world are enjoying the benefits of regular Pilates classes. These benefits include:
Stronger muscles throughout the core
Better posture
Better balance
Greater mental focus
Improved health
A more flexible body
Less back pain
How Often Should You Practice Pilates?
The best Pilates schedule is one that will fit in with your weekly routine and support your fitness goals. Here are three options for your practice:
Four Times Per Week
Joseph Pilates himself suggested practicing Pilates four times per week. He writes about the benefits of this schedule in his book, Return to Life Through Contrology [Pilates]. Today, his recommendation still holds true. To get a good Pilates workout, you can either take a full mat class or do a session with equipment. People who work out like this four times a week build strong muscles and can steadily increase the intensity of the exercises.
Two or Three Times Per Week
Not everyone can fit four Pilates workouts into their schedule every week, and some people would prefer to spend the time focusing on other forms of exercise. Not to worry: Pilates is extremely effective when it’s done two or three times per week.
Every Day
If you are very enthusiastic about Pilates and want to do it every day, you can create an effective routine that varies the intensity of your practice. For example, you might want to do two group reformer classes, two private sessions, and a few short at-home workouts every week.
Just don’t forget that Pilates is a strength-building form of exercise that needs to be supplemented with aerobic work. Sometimes, it’s better to trade a Pilates day for a twenty-minute run or a group Superflex class.
Who Can Benefit From Pilates?
Pilates classes improve the fitness level of newbies and professional athletes alike. If you want to begin exercising for the first time in your life, it is a great way to start. You will learn effective exercises and how to do them safely. If you are already involved in an intense activity of some kind, training at our studio will support your body and strengthen it in ways that enhance your performance. Our classes are a great option for everyone in between, too.
How Much Time Should You Spend Training?
Pilates classes are offered in several different lengths. Our group classes are 55 to 60 minutes long. For private sessions, you can choose either a half-hour or a full hour. Training between 30 and 60 minutes allows you to challenge your body and practice a variety of exercises without becoming strained. After class, you should feel a positive sense of well-being that comes from a great workout.
Will Pilates Become Boring if You Do It Often?
Definitely not! Joseph Pilates actually developed this form of exercise to engage the mind. There are 25-50 exercises that you can mix up, and our instructors will always give you new ways to challenge yourself. Beginners start less intensely and build up to a greater level of difficulty.
How Can These Classes Be Part of an Effective Exercise Routine?
Pilates is a strength-building form of exercise. The ideal fitness regime includes both strength training and cardio. At Zero Gravity, we can help you set up a schedule that will get you in the best shape of your life by meeting all your exercise needs. You can work on Pilates several times per week and do cardio on the other days. Most experts recommend at least one day of rest. Here are some classes that you can take alternately with Pilates:
Barre Fusion
Russian Kettlebell
Superflex
Yoga
Come Join Us for Pilates
A consistent Pilates practice will make you strong and healthy. It has helped people all over the world build strength, gain flexibility, and stay focused on fitness. With the right routine, these benefits can be yours, too. We care about your results, and we will help you do the exercises correctly.
When you come into our fitness studio, we will evaluate your current state of health and recommend the amount of training that is right for you. By practicing Pilates with us two to four times a week, you will feel great both in class and in your other activities. Try Pilates at Zero Gravity Fitness in Ocoee, FL. Our approach to training will give you exceptional fitness benefits to support your healthy lifestyle.
