Pilates Classes in Dubai

Pilates has proven to be of great help for improving the quality of life. These rhythmically-controlled movements improve posture, make one more flexible, help to get better sleep, and offer abundant other benefits. And here at Anatomy Rehab, we will help you to tap the maximum potential of this method of exercise.

Common Conditions Treated by Pilates

• Neck, Shoulder, Lower and Upper Back Pain
• Shoulder Injury
• Lumbo-Pelvic Instability
• Injury of Muscle, Joint or Tendon
• Headaches
• Sports Injuries
• Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
• Pregnancy or Postnatal 
• Poor Flexibility

Types of Pilates

Classical Pilates

Classical Pilates is also known as Authentic Pilates, Traditional Pilates, Real Pilates and Roman Pilates. As these names reflect, this type of Pilates closely follows the original teachings of the originators Joseph and Clara Pilates. It is more flexion-biased in contrast to its counterparts. In this type of Pilates, exercises are to be performed in a specific order with specific breathing techniques.

Mat Pilates

The most common form of Pilates, Mat Pilates doesn’t require complex equipment and suits all abilities. All you need is a mat and you are good to go. It is simple, easy to perform; thus, people can conveniently add Mat Pilates to their daily routine. It focuses on developing and improving core strength and posture.

Contemporary Pilates

Contemporary Pilates is a blend of different traditional Pilates exercises and other workout forms such as fitness training, physiotherapy and yoga. This modified version of Pilates may also include the use of certain props and equipment such as balls, resistance bands and blocksetc.

Group Reformer Pilates

In this type of Pilates, a reformer is used for performing different sets of exercises. A reformer has a flat platform that comes with an adjustable bar and adds resistance to exercises via springs. It is an advanced form of Pilates and requires the expert supervision of a qualified instructor. Reformer Pilates is preferred by many since it is a full-body exercise and is more challenging. It improves physical balance, strength and flexibility.

Clinical Pilates

Often termed as a subset of Contemporary Pilates, Clinical Pilates can help to treat low back pain and is utilized by our qualified Physiotherapists within rehabilitation of injuries. It focuses on stabilizer muscles and requires the use of mat and other equipment.

Benefits of Pilates Classes

Improved Flexibility

There’s a reason why Pilates is used referred by athletes and dancers as it. It helps to make their bodies more flexible and stable since it includes stretching and strengthening exercises.

Toned Muscles

Another benefit of Pilates is that it helps to tone muscles while also increasing their strength. This form of exercise is known to strengthen the body without bulking it up. Simply put, you can have toned muscles without having a bulked-up body, with the help of Pilates exercise.

Improved Posture

The majority of people, in today’s time and age, suffer from posture and stress issues. Thanks to Pilates, this issue can be resolved rather conveniently. Studies have shown that people who perform Pilates have improved posture and less risk if injury and work related pain.

Alleviates Pain

Pilates has also proven to be helpful in alleviating pain. Particularly, it can assist in treating issues such as postural back pain, neck pain and shoulder pain.

Helpful in Weight Loss

Pilates can also assist in accomplishing your weight loss goals. It is a form of exercise. And any type of exercise helps in burning calories. Cardio Pilates is higher intensity and would assist further with weight loss.

Improved Body-Mind Control

Pilates requires total attention from the body and mind. This helps to improve body-mind control and their coordination by combining breathing techniques with exercise.

Pilates Classes at Anatomy Rehab

We have a state of the art Pilates studio fully-equipped with modern apparatus including Reformers. Our Pilates instructors consist of professional and experienced instructors as well as physiotherapists who are given the responsibility of teaching the Pilates classes techniques to our clients in the most efficient way. We at Anatomy use Pilates within rehabilitation and also as a maintenance tool to prevent injury.

At Anatomy Rehab, we focus on providing the best experience in pilates classes to our clients and patients. Therefore, if you are selecting our Pilates facility, rest assured that you will get the best instructors in a professional and safe clinic setting. Under their expert guidance and supervision, you will be able to perform numerous exercises that will enable you to unleash the maximum potential of Pilates.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pilates

Who can Benefit from Pilates?

Anyone can benefit from Pilates provided they are not prohibited by their physician owing to an injury or disease. Pilates usually contains slow and controlled movements, which makes it perfect for people of every age.

For How Much Time Pilates is Enough in a Day?

While there is no set limit, doing Pilates for 10 to 20 minutes per day can prove to be effective in bringing positive changes to one’s body. It is important to perform these exercises at least twice or thrice in a week to get the best results.

After How Long Pilates Will Produce Results?

Pilates classes will start producing results in somewhere between 10 and 12 weeks provided you are doing it 2 to 3 times per week. As per Joseph Pilates, the body will change incredibly after 30 sessions.