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Looking for a good Pilates studio is essential if you are thinking about taking up this form of exercise. There are some important things that you need to be aware of and watch for however.
The first factor when looking for a Pilates studio is finding out about the instructors.
The leader needs to be certified so you can be sure that she knows what she is teaching. There are a few different certification bodies out there so it may be a good idea to do some researching so you have a better idea the type of class you are looking for.
That brings us to the second thing to look for in a Pilates studio, which is the type of classes they offer. You will want to find one that has classes for a wide range of levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced. This is important because if they don't, you may end up in a class that you are simply not comfortable being in and will not get an effective workout.
Some clubs will also offer different forms of the exercise with a concentration on various aspects such as flexibility, strength or concentration. Strength is the most popular, as yoga is more targeted towards concentration, however this can be quite dependent on the instructor and what method they are using in their classes.
The final thing to look for is the equipment that is being used. This form of exercise originated with dancers and they used machines to perform it. The machine itself can get very pricey however so many clubs now use rubber tubing to offer these classes. If you are looking to use a machine, you may want to look into listings of private dance teachers, as there is a better chance they are going to offer something such as this.
Of course you are always going to want to find a place to workout that is convenient, however you do need to keep the above factors in mind so you can get the workout you are hoping for. Even if it means driving an extra 10 minutes, it will well be worth your time and effort.
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