Studio Flo Pilates Blog
People would often ask me, “Well what’s the difference? Should I do Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates?"
Or clients seem to join camps - one group being, “I’m spending money so that I can use the fancy apparatus. Can you believe the instructor taught us plain mat exercises?” and the other group faithfully coming to Mat class never seeing or understanding the need for apparatus work.
The answer is: You Need Both.
Whether you're new to Pilates, have made it a lifelong practice, or find yourself somewhere in between, "doing it right" seems like the unattainable goal. Well, I'm here to tell you just that. You'll never do Pilates "right." There's always another level. But you can always do it better! From your C-Curl to your Sidekicks, Swan Dive to Rolling Like a Ball, there's always something you can do to get more out of your practice.
Read more: "Am I Doing This Right?" 5 Ways To Improve Your Pilates Practice
I never wanted to own a Pilates studio. I never believed I was capable of wearing that many hats or bearing that much responsibility. I doubted how I could possibly be successful in a city that has Pilates studios around every street corner. Yet here I am, 2+ years into owning Studio Flo Pilates, my growing, vibrant, sacred and, at times, daunting business.
