FAQ
How often should I do Pilates to see results?
What will doing Pilates do for me?
I have a pre-existing injury. Is Pilates a good idea?
What should I wear for a Pilates session?
How long does a session typically take?
What are the benefits of working on a Pilates machine?
My gym offers Pilates… why should I pay to come to Moving Moxie?
What if my gym offers Pilates mat classes – would I benefit from learning Pilates at Moving Moxie and then doing the classes at my gym?
Do you have packages for a better deal? How much does it cost?
What if I get sick and can’t attend my session?
Why a class series vs drop-in classes?
How often should I do Pilates to see results?
Joseph Pilates recommended that his students practice 4 times per week. We are aware that for most people this can be challenging, so we will work with you to identify the ideal number of classes per week that will help you achieve your health goals. Most of our clients do Pilates 2-3 per week.
What will doing Pilates do for me?
Pilates provides many benefits including:
- Improved posture
- Strengthened and toned muscles without added bulk
- Increased flexibility and muscle control
- Improved alignment, coordination, and balance
- Increased lung capacity
- Uniformly developed muscles
- Improved range of motion
- Improved body awareness
- A more balanced body preventing muscle and soft tissue injury
In addition, you may sleep better, have increased energy, less stress , and reduced fatigue and/or chronic pain.
I have a pre-existing injury. Is Pilates a good idea?
Pilates is excellent for someone in physical therapy. It is a system of body conditioning that is both gentle and athletic, known for its “feel good” and body transforming results. All classes are customized to meet our clients’ needs, we take extra care to ensure that our student’s individual health goals and concerns are addressed.
What should I wear for a Pilates session?
No shoes are required. Both women and men should wear gym clothing that is comfortable and modest, preferably that allows your instructor to see how you’re moving.
How long does a session typically take?
Sessions are 55 minutes.
What are the benefits of working on a Pilates machine?
Pilates apparatus consists of a wide array of equipment designed to accommodate clients at every ability level. It was developed by Joseph Pilates after he created the traditional mat exercises. According to Pilates Method Alliance, “Pilates equipment today is not much different than that of yesteryear. Spring tension, straps to hold feet or hands, supports for back, neck and shoulder are as important now as they were then. Because of the remarkable nature of the equipment to both challenge and support the body as it learns to move more efficiently, the inimitably designed pieces truly act as a complement to the challenging “matwork” exercises” (http://www.pilatesmethodalliance.org/).
My gym offers Pilates… why should I pay to come to Moving Moxie?
Good question… and there are several reasons.
- Moving Moxie Pilates Studio offers one-on-one personal attention, something you won’t get at a big gym.
- Many gyms offer only mat classes that often have 20 or more people in the class which doesn’t provide the same type of workout as a smaller, more personal class.
- Many instructors at gyms are new to the Method of Pilates and do not know the order of Pilates exercises, how to teach it safely, or how to connect the mind to control the whole body while performing the exercise. Pilates teachers at most gyms have experience as an aerobic teacher, or they are certified as a personal trainer with little or no experience in Pilates. Teachers at Moving Moxie are all certified in Pilates and have extensive experience, which ensures your safety and increases your results.
What if my gym offers Pilates mat classes – would I benefit from learning Pilates at Moving Moxie and then doing the classes at my gym?
Although the widespread availability of Pilates classes is a tribute to its effectiveness as a workout system, Pilates classes are not necessarily comparable between studios and gyms. Each of our teachers are certified PMA which means that in general the classes offered at our studio will be superior to those offered at gyms or general fitness centers. The most noticeable difference between the two typically is seen in teaching style, skill and experience of the instructors. Moving Moxie also offers classes on Pilates equipment whereas the Pilates classes at gyms may only involve mats.
Do you have packages for a better deal?
We do have packages that provide additional value to our students. Please click here to learn more about our package pricing.
We have worked to create programs and packages that will fit all budgets. Please visit our [Fee Schedule page] for more information.
What if I get sick and can’t attend my session?
We request 24 hour notice for cancellation of a Private or Duet session. These sessions can be rescheduled based on the schedule availability of the teacher and student. Mat classes can also be made up if 24 hour notice is given. If you have more than 2 missed classes, you may not be able to make up the classes.
Why a class series vs drop-in classes?
This is a question that we get a lot. We have a couple of reasons for this. At Moving Moxie we believe that it is through a regular commitment to your health and wellbeing that you’ll see results. In the hustle and bustle of life, it can be easy to put off exercise when other, seemingly more important things come up. We hope that by encouraging our clients to sign up for our short 6 week class series that exercise and wellbeing will become a natural part of their daily (at least weekly) routine. We ask that clients sign up and pay for all six classes at the beginning of each series. When possible, clients will be able to make-up their first pre-arranged absence if there is availability during a different class time. This may not always be possible, but we’ll do our best to accommodate your schedule.
The other reason we have only class series and no drop-in classes is because of the small, intimate class sizes at Moving Moxie. We allow at the most 10 people in each mat class, so you can be sure that you will get individual feedback and attention based on what your body needs and fitness goals are. This is definitely not something you’ll receive in the big box gym drop-in classes. Because of this commitment to you, we are essentially “holding your space” in each class, ensuring that you get the training that your body deserves to be its strongest.
"Ideally, our muscles should obey our will. Reasonably, our will should not be dominated by the felex action of our muscles."