Machine Pilates

[Blue Star]

I am going to use the services of a PT who teaches pilates, but is going to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis on the Pilates machine.

Has any members used such a service and is it beneficial?

Thanks

 

[bignate73]

is that what you want?

just because you are going to work with a trainer doesn't mean you have to do THEIR preference of exercise.

if you are asking about it here it sounds like the idea was decided for you.

i'd shop around.

 

[Blue Star]

I've been wanting to do pilates for a while mate. However, due to my business and location issues, i thought a PT would be a good choice.

Plus, Machine Pilates is meant to be more effective

 

[velvett]

I am going to use the services of a PT who teaches pilates, but is going to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis on the Pilates machine.

Has any members used such a service and is it beneficial?

Thanks

Depends, what is you goal?

I've done both and I have a preference but what is good for me may not be good for someone else - it depends on your needs and goals.

 

[Blue Star]

Originally Posted by Velvet
Depends, what is you goal?

Increase core strength and flexibility.

 

[caligirl]

I am going to use the services of a PT who teaches pilates, but is going to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis on the Pilates machine.

Has any members used such a service and is it beneficial?

Thanks

Are you asying you are going to do Pilates on a Reformer? What's "machine Pilates"?
I'm a Certified Personal Trainer AND a Certified Pilates Instructor, I believe that having a "TRUE" Pilates certification..... (600-1000 of training, not just a a 5 hour home study course or two day workshop) will greatly benefit you as a client. They have a very broad understanding of anaotmy and movement, can apply and combine techniques to greater enhance normal/average training programs.
They can also perform CERTIAN (and limited) exercises, (under the guidance of a PT) that will aid in rehab. It's really endless. BUT it is imperrative they UNDERSTAND FULLY what it is they are doing, and they have the training to do so. Pilates is used in many rehab (PT) centers, for spinal injury rehab, and more, I can go on and on.
Pilates is also very standardized, slowly progressing in a very methodical way, ie. intro, beginner, int, adv with many different apparatus that can be used all with their own specific set of protocol. Once you learn it , it all makes sense.
Ask your trainer specifically, how much training and where he/she got it from, then do your own research on their certification. There are many great instructors out there that are trainers as well, but it's hard to find a combo trainer that is truely balanced and can work equally well in both. I prefer weight training, so I'm better at it, hence I only train up to the intermediate level of Pilates and leave the advanced to the specialists!
If your trainer spends less than two sessions on teaching you the TRUE fundamentals, (which should be done on the Mat, not the reformer) then you may want to rethink your plan.

 

[Blue Star]

Thanks for the advice.

I will think it it up

 

[Pure Pilates]

Caligirl's got it right. There are many "weekend courses" that spit out so-called "Pilates Instructors." You need to do your research and find a Pilates Studio that teaches authentically the way Joseph Pilates taught. You can do a google search under Joseph Pilates or his protege who is still teaching Pilates (Romana Kryzanowska). Joe developed many "machines" for imobilized patients and thus the lifelong connection between Pilates and Physical Therapy. Gratz equipment is generally accepted as being some of the best Pilates "machines" out there. "Machines" include: a Reformer, a Cadillac, an Arm, Wunda & Electric chair, there small and full ladder barrels, spine correctors, foot correctors, toe correctors, something called a Guillotine (YIKES!), Wall Units (tower wall unit combinations and a Pedi-Pole. Oh, yes... there's a Magic Circle! Joseph was a genius. If I've stoked you for trying Pilates, use my web link:

http://www.pure-pilates.net

I have a link there to True Pilates where you can punch in your zip code and find someone in your neck of the woods. Even in Great Britain. Good luck!