Finding an online Pilates platform that you love can be quite a task, as the on-demand exercise world can be a big, confusing space to navigate!
To help you know what to look for in a quality instructor, I've put together this guide to highlight the important differences between Physiotherapist-led Pilates and Pilates without a healthcare professional's expertise. This is how the experience is different.
Emily works long hours at a busy law firm. She spends most of her day sitting at a desk, typing on her computer and attending meetings. Despite her sedentary lifestyle, Emily is determined to stay fit and healthy.
Emily has decided to start doing Pilates to improve her strength, feel fit and reduce her back pain. However, with her busy schedule, she is unable to attend in-person Pilates classes regularly. Therefore, she has decided to try an online Pilates workout platform.
While searching for a suitable platform, Emily comes across two options: one offered by a physiotherapist who specialises in Pilates and another offered by someone with no formal qualifications in either Pilates or physiotherapy.
Emily has to make a decision about which platform to use.
This means that they have a deeper understanding of how the body works and how to prevent and manage injuries.
A physiotherapist-led platform will, therefore, offer exercises and modifications that are safe and effective, even for those with pre-existing conditions or injuries.
Emily can have peace of mind knowing that she is following a program that is designed by an expert in the field of rehabilitation and injury prevention.
Physiotherapists are movement experts and spend years perfecting their craft. They provide many verbal cues and explanations to ensure that you perform the exercises safely and correctly, even through a screen. This is important for injury prevention and will enhance fitness and strength development.
Alternate exercises will always be provided with physiotherapist-developed Pilates sessions on platforms like FIITLATES. This is to ensure that you are working out at the optimum level for you, personally! For example, easier versions of a tough exercise will be demonstrated and encouraged if the harder movement is too much.
Therefore, a physiotherapist-developed Pilates platform will be able to provide targeted exercises and modifications that address specific needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Emily may have questions about correct technique or exercise modifications. To ensure that these needs are met, FIITLATES' Physiotherapist-led online classes will prompt you to ask questions when you require clarification on certain exercises.
The online platform FIITLATES On Demand also comes with BONUS access to the supportive Facebook group "FIITLATES Insider". This is an opportunity for Emily to ask questions, get expert answers to questions, collaborate with other Pilates lovers and access live classes! Research shows that you're more likely to achieve your goals faster, feel happier and get better results when you have access to a collaborative environment. Working out without support is no fun!
In contrast, an online Pilates workout platform led by someone with no formal qualifications may not offer the same level of expertise, personalisation or support. There is a risk of following exercises that may be unsafe or ineffective for Emily's specific needs and goals.
