
21/02/2024
This story emphasises the dangers of the rapid growth of the Pilates industry. Ever larger classes on cheaper equipment, with little, or in some instances, no, supervision is a recipe for more serious injuries. The Pilates Principles of Awareness, Precision, Concentration, Breath, Control, and Flow are lost in the drive to make the classes harder, faster, with more complex exercises that are only part of the advanced repertoire for very experienced practitioners. At Physio + Pilates Noosa we keep to 3-4 per class, with the supervision of either a physio with full Pilates certification, or instructors who have undergone comprehensive training of up to 2 years in length - not a weekend course! Stay safe people - check the credentials at your studio.
A Melbourne grandmother is recovering from surgery after a machine collapsed under her during a pilates class. She's one of a growing number of mishap victim...