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Equipment such as CoreAlign can, says Endelman, make for unique group programming options


KEN ENDELMAN BALANCED BODY


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hat you’re c a l lin g ‘pure ver-


sus applied’ pilates, we call ‘classical versus contemporary’, and many people feel very strongly about their particular approach. One side feels the original measurements and designs that Joseph Pilates made on his first- generation equipment were done for a reason and should be kept that way. Te other thinks combining a current understanding of human biomechan- ics with the pilates principle is best. Te truth is there’s merit on both


sides. Te important thing is how the exercise makes you feel: the end result should be experiencing the great ‘mind- ful movement’ benefits of a strong core and the increased flexibility that pilates provides. Tat’s what Joseph wanted, so if one approach really resonates over the other for you, that’s fine. It’s why we carry lines of equipment for both. In the future, we really see a ‘mind-


“Matwork classes have brought the benefits of pilates to many more people”, says Tanner


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s with most exercise sys- tems, pilates has changed as scientific knowledge


about our bodies has grown. In fact, even Joe Pilates’ own practice changed over time. Te Pilates Foundation has developed an


evolutionary approach to Joe’s work. We teach the classic repertoire that Joe would recognise, but realise that most of our cli- ents need to work through some evolved, adjusted exercises before they get there. Te principles of his philosophy are central to understanding how the exercises should be taught, but we draw on modern thinking to adjust the exercises to make them accessible to almost every student. As scientific knowledge increases, there


will be new trends and directions in pilates. Te beauty of pilates is that the fundamen- tals can be adapted and refined, learning


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from other movement regimes to develop a range of exercise varia- tions and approaches suitable for each individual body. Commercial pressures are also important. Studio classes of one or


two people using expensive equipment are fantastic, but the benefits are only available to a privileged few; matwork classes have brought the benefits of pilates to many more people. In the future, fitness centres and gyms are likely to invest in pilates equipment for group classes, providing the benefits of resistance work while still being commer- cially viable. Manufacturers are stepping up to the challenge by designing equipment that can be stacked and stored away. Tanner is the chair of Te Pilates Foun-


dation which has been the governing body for pilates in the UK for 15 years. Details: www.pilatesfoundation.com


ful movement’ fitness revolution approaching, with pilates as a central player. With the continued ageing of the affluent baby boomer demographic, and uncertainty in healthcare reform, people are taking their health into their own hands. But many can’t take the pounding of weight-bearing exer- cise. So we’re seeing fitness facilities come up with all kinds of incredible programming ideas like combining pilates with cardio equipment or props like kettlebells. In addition, we’ve been developing equipment – like our Core- Align – that, while not pilates per se, combines strength training with a mind-body approach, which makes for a unique group programming option. Pilates has also taken off in the world


of physiotherapy, but there’s a big dif- ference between pilates for fitness and pilates for rehabilitation. If fitness facil- ities are offering any pilates-based rehabilitation services, they should be done by someone appropriately trained to handle those specific populations. Endelman is the CEO and founder of


Balanced Body, which is based in Cali- fornia and is one of the world’s largest manufacturer of pilates equipment. Details: www.pilates.com


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