19/09/2026
Why are we always encouraging you to slow things down in class? 😅
Because when it comes to Pilates, slower often means more challenging — and more effective.
Moving with control gives you the opportunity to focus on alignment, precision and technique, rather than simply rushing through each exercise. By slowing the movement down, your muscles also spend more time under tension, helping to develop strength, control and muscular endurance.
A slower pace can also encourage greater body awareness. You become more conscious of your range of motion, stability and mobility, while noticing where you may be holding unnecessary tension or compensating more on one side than the other.
Pilates is not about completing as many repetitions as possible. It is about the quality and intention behind each movement.
So, when your instructor asks you to slow down, we promise there is a method behind the madness 😂
Do you find the slower, more controlled movements more challenging?