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= Pilates types = Pilates is a low impact exercise forms can be done by body weight or equipment. Pilates includes elements from martial art, gymnastics, ballet, and yoga. It protects the spine and is a useful aid for everyone, regardless of gender or age. Practicing different types of Pilates and variations can strengthen the lower back, pelvic floor, and hips. Furthermore, it supports joints and correct posture. [1 ]

Classical Pilates
The original classical type of Pilates is called Contrology. The target is on overall body development, to support core strength and flexibility. It is practiced on a basic mat or reformer and recommended for all fitness and age levels.[2 ]

Classical Pilates is frequently done in small classes and requires a teacher to interact with class participants for intensity and form correction. Exercises have a specific structure and dynamic flow, categorized from beginner to advanced, focusing on core control, and breathing techniques. Classical Pilates helps with body toning and, easy on the joints. Regular practice supports stability, endurance, and posture correction.[3 ]

Mat Pilates
The most traditional type of Pilates is the mat Pilates. A common way to try for beginners as usually no equipment needed, only a mat. The focus with the original floor exercises is on the pelvic posture, shoulders, head, and neck. Mat Pilates and generally all types of Pilates engage core muscles involve multiple small movements that burns muscles throughout the activity. Oppose to high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which involves vigorous activity, mat Pilates engage the body without intense moves, but still provides effectiveness. [4 ] Exercises are recommended to complete in small intervals, moving each for 30 seconds and build up timing. Some basic core Pilates exercises are: Hundred, leg circle, scissor kick, roll up, criss cross, plank leg lift, toe tap. [5] Additionally, for further resistance small equipment can help to challenge these workouts.

Reformer Pilates
One of the earliest machines invented by Joseph Pilates is the reformer to develop more exercise techniques. His idea came from helping weak German soldiers in hospitals using bed springs to support resistance and mobility. [6 ] Exercises are intermediate comparing to the mat Pilates. The reason is these reformers have springs, ropes, and straps to create more resistance and advanced techniques for different fitness level. [7 ] There are different types of reformer machines available on the market to find each individual needs, all designed by Joseph to support different needs.[8 ]

Studio reformer:
Strong, versatile, and high-quality machines for studio classes, usually include multiple accessories for advanced techniques.[9 ]

Home reformer:
designed to be accessible to use from home, affordable and smaller with less accessories.

Barrel:
Special curved design equipment to support stretches and flexibility. Barrel is good for both studio and home use, some designed for spine correction. Different barrel types; Ladder barrel, small barrel, Spine Corrector barrel, Arc barrel.[10 ]

Pilates chair:
Different types with various features. Chairs help with both standing and seated workouts and takes up small space oppose to reformers. Some chair types are Wunda chair, highchair, and armchair.

Pilates Cadillac:
Pilates Cadillac, also known as Trapeze Table[11 ], is the most challenging machine for Pilates exercises. While reformers have horizontal bars and straps, Cadillac offers vertical positions for additional ropes, strings for users to be able to create more resistance and work on every muscles. [12 ]

Clinical Pilates
A therapeutic way practiced by physiotherapist called clinical Pilates. Helping with injuries, pain recovery, mainly and customise sessions for patients. One on one sessions, main goal to find individual needs and support with physical therapy from surgeries, pregnant women, or any other medical issues.

Stott Pilates
Part of the contemporary Pilates is Stott Pilates. It was founded originally by Lindsay and Moira Merrithew in 1988 for rehabilitation and physical therapy. [13 ] It supports natural spine line a gentle way to help muscle recovery from injuries, incorporating Pilates breathing technique and pelvic stability. While Stott Pilates focus is the natural spine curve, classical Pilates is practiced on the back, flat surface with mat. To make workouts more challenging, accessories like bands, soft balls, foam rollers or rings can add resistance. Moira Merrithew established a Stott training centre to provide certification for training completion.[14 ]

Winsor
Mari Winsor developed the Winsor Pilates for weight loss target. Classical Pilates elements combined with 13 exercises to tone and shape body. This Pilates type became popular in the 1980s among celebrities to shape their body following a video instruction and a 20-minute workout. Ideal for beginners.[15 ][16 ][17 ]

Peter Bertli (talk) 02:45, 22 October 2022 (UTC)