January 11th, 2011 
admin Walking into a Pilates studio for your first Pilates class can be daunting. We will share with you information that will help you prepare for your first Singapore Pilates class.
The most common question for the Pilates first timer is the attire for the first Pilates class. You need to consider a few areas when you choose your Pilates workout attire. First, your clothes need to be stretchable. Avoid baggy clothes as your Pilates instructor needs to see your posture to check the alignment of your bones and muscles. In addition, certain Pilates exercises may involve raising your legs towards the ceiling, hence it is better to wear tights, long pants and fitting tops to avoid embarrassing moments. Next, fancy footwear is not necessary as Pilates is done barefoot or with anti-slip socks.Accessories such as necklace and belts should be avoided when you go for your Pilates class. Other than being distracting, these accessories could be dangerous if they are stuck in the Pilates equipment. Lastly, you are not encouraged to wear strong scents in the Pilates studio as others may be sensitive to these scents. Most importantly, wear what you feel is comfortable to your first Singapore Pilates class.
Next, you may wonder what will be taught in your first Pilates studio. Most beginner Pilates classes will start with three basic principles. First, you will learn the Pilates way of breathing. In Pilates, as opposed to Yoga, you inhale from your nose and exhale from your mouth with pursed lips. You need to learn the correct way of breathing without tensing your shoulders or sending air to your belly. Next, you will learn about neutral and imprinted spine as well as how to maintain a neutral position when you breathe and move. Lastly, you will learn more about shoulder stabilization and spinal articulation techniques. Spinal articulation movements that will enhance the flexibility of your spine such as flexion, rotation, extension and lateral flexion will be included in every Pilates class.
Lastly, you have to observe your Pilates instructor during your first Pilates class. It is important to evaluate your Pilates instructor during your first Singapore Pilates class to determine if he or she is suitable for you. A Pilates instructor whom you can relate to will motivate you and make your Pilates class more fruitful and fun. You will learn valuable information about your body such as how you can work more effectively and safely from an experience Pilates instructor.
We hope you will be more prepared for your first Singapore Pilates class after reading the article. You may want to go for trial Pilates class in different Pilates studios before signing up to ensure you have found the most suitable Pilates studio for yourself.
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