If you’ve been taking Pilates for a while, at some point you’ll probably wonder: Am I ready for an intermediate class?
It sounds like a simple question, but the answer has very little to do with how long you’ve been doing Pilates — and a lot more to do with how you move.
Pilates isn’t just a collection of exercises. It’s a system.
Joseph Pilates originally called his method Contrology, and the exercises were designed to build on one another. You learn fundamental movement patterns first, then gradually add greater strength, coordination, balance, range of motion and complexity.
So moving from beginner to intermediate Pilates doesn’t simply mean doing “harder exercises.”
It means developing the foundation that allows you to perform more challenging work well.