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Pilates

Pilates is a structured body-training method focused on core stability, breathing, posture, mobility and controlled movement. It is practised on the mat or on apparatus such as reformer, cadillac or chair.

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Classification

Category Fitness
Family Fitness
Level Main sport

Weitere Angaben

Aliases Pilates method, Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, Pilates apparatus, Pilates mat competition, Pilates reformer
Tags fitness, core, mobility, pilates, mind-body-training, pilates-methode, reformer-pilates, mat-pilates

Rules and format

Die Grundlagen

Ziel

Train core stability, posture, breathing, mobility and controlled movement.

Teilnehmer

Individual training or group class.

Teamgröße

Private session, small group or class group depending on the offer.

Spielfeld

Mat, studio or apparatus setup such as reformer, cadillac or chair.

Dauer

Sessions often last 30 to 60 minutes; volume and progression depend on training plan and class format.

Wertung

No standard points scoring; execution quality and training progress are central.

Gewinnbedingung

No win format in normal training; goals are clean technique, control and individual development.

Ausrüstung

Mat, comfortable clothing and, by format, reformer, cadillac, chair, ring, ball or bands.

Wichtige Regelpunkte

  • ignoring pain
  • progressing too fast
  • poor breathing or core control
  • using apparatus without instruction

Regelquellen

Federations and sources