| What To Expect In My First Singapore Pilates Class? | | | | you breathe and move. The other key position in |
| Walking into a Pilates studio and having your first | | | | Pilates is imprinted spine. Understanding how your |
| Pilates lesson can be daunting. But fear not, we are | | | | abdominals and pelvis interact with other each is critical |
| here to fill you in with the information and preparation | | | | to ensure each exercise is performed correctly • |
| you need for your first lesson. | | | | Breathing: In Pilates, as opposed to Yoga, you inhale |
| What To Wear To Your First Singapore Pilates | | | | from your nose and exhale from your mouth with |
| Class? | | | | pursed lips. You will need to learn the correct way of |
| Firstly, the most common question for the Pilates first | | | | breathing without tensing your shoulders. • Spinal |
| timer is what to wear to first Singapore Pilates class. | | | | articulation: Spinal articulation, including flexion, extension, |
| There are a few considerations in choosing your | | | | rotation and lateral flexion are exercises that need to |
| Pilates workout attire. • Your clothes need to be | | | | be incorporated in every Pilates class to ensure your |
| stretchable to allow for various Pilates exercises. | | | | spine is mobilised and flexibility. Interact with Your |
| Baggy clothes should be avoided as your Pilates | | | | Singapore Pilates instructor |
| instructor needs to see your posture to check the | | | | It is important to evaluate your Pilates instructor during |
| alignment of your bones and muscles. In addition, | | | | your first Singapore Pilates class to determine if she is |
| certain Pilates exercises may involve raising your legs | | | | suitable for you. Having a suitable Pilates instructor will |
| or even in back roll position hence it is better to wear | | | | make your lesson more enjoyable and fruitful. You will |
| tights, long pants and fitting tops to avoid embarrassing | | | | also get more valuable information about your body, |
| moments. • Fancy footwear is also not necessary | | | | how to make it works efficiently and safely by |
| as Pilates is done barefoot or with anti-slip socks. • | | | | strengthening your muscle and increase the mobility |
| You will also want to avoid accessories such as long | | | | and stability of your joints |
| necklaces and belts. Other than being distracting, these | | | | These are some questions that you may ask yourself |
| accessories could be dangerous if they got caught up | | | | while evaluating your Singapore Pilates instructor: • |
| in the Pilates equipment. • It is also advisable to tie | | | | Does the Singapore Pilates instructor give clear, |
| your hair back if it is long. • Clients are also not | | | | concise instruction and demonstration? • Can you |
| encouraged to wear strong scents in the studio as | | | | fully understand the Singapore Pilates instructor’s |
| others may be sensitive to these odors. | | | | instructions? • Does the Singapore Pilates instructor |
| Most importantly, keep it simple and wear what you | | | | demonstrate the exercises to someone who is |
| feel comfortable with to your first Singapore Pilates | | | | experiencing difficulties? • Does the Singapore |
| class. | | | | Pilates instructor give enough attention to everyone? |
| What will be taught in the first Singapore Pilates | | | | • Can the Singapore Pilates instructor name, set up |
| lesson? | | | | and adjust the equipment? • Can the Singapore |
| It is good to have a rough idea on what will be taught | | | | Pilates instructor modify the exercises depending on |
| in your first Singapore Pilates class. In general, three | | | | the clients’ needs and abilities? • Can you follow |
| basic concepts which are most likely to be taught in | | | | the pace of the Pilates class? |
| the first Pilates lesson are: • Neutral & Imprinted | | | | If you answer yes to most questions above, |
| Spine: Locating your neutral spine is a key in Pilates. | | | | Congratulations! You have found the suitable Pilates |
| You will be taught how to locate your neutral spine | | | | instructor. |
| and pelvis and how to maintain your neutral spine while | | | | |