{"id":56620,"date":"2023-11-02T20:08:39","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T20:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=56620"},"modified":"2025-01-22T20:41:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T20:41:20","slug":"types-of-pilates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/","title":{"rendered":"Types Of Pilates: What To Know Before Booking A Class"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/#What_Are_The_Different_Types_Of_Pilates\" >What Are The Different Types Of Pilates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/#Things_To_Know_About_The_Different_Types_Of_Pilates\" >Things To Know About The Different Types Of Pilates<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/#Classical_Pilates\" >Classical Pilates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/#Mat_Pilates\" >Mat Pilates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/#Contemporary_Pilates\" >Contemporary Pilates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/#Reformer_Pilates\" >Reformer Pilates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/#Clinical_Pilates\" >Clinical Pilates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/#STOTT_Pilates\" >STOTT Pilates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/#Winsor_Pilates\" >Winsor Pilates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/#What_Are_The_4_Types_Of_Breathing_In_Pilates\" >What Are The 4 Types Of Breathing In Pilates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/#What_Types_Of_Exercises_Are_Performed_In_Pilates\" >What Types Of Exercises Are Performed In Pilates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/#How_many_types_of_Pilates_are_there\" >How many types of Pilates are there?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/#What_type_of_Pilates_is_best_for_weight_loss\" >What type of Pilates is best for weight loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/#Which_type_of_Pilates_is_better\" >Which type of Pilates is better?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-pilates\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates is a type of workout that was created by Joseph and Clara Pilates in the early 1920s. Joseph Pilates \u2013 who worked as a hospital orderly \u2013 came up with this exercise as a way to rehabilitate patients and war veterans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Types_Of_Pilates\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/two-photos-collage-1920x1200-11.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, more than a century after Joseph and Clara popularized this exercise, Pilates has become a beloved workout among many. The exercise has been praised for its benefits, such as improving flexibility, increasing muscle tone and strength, weight loss, improving core strength, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from becoming quite popular in the fitness community, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-pilates\/\">Pilates<\/a> has undergone multiple modifications and more variations of the original workout have been formed. If you are a beginner to the workout, finding the best variation for you can be quite a daunting experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we shall be going through the most common types of Pilates taught in studios today. Hopefully, learning these individual types of pilates exercises will help you pick the variation that will work best for you and your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4789.png\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=types_of_pilates\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Different_Types_Of_Pilates\"><\/span><b>What Are The Different Types Of Pilates?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to answering the question, \u2018How many types of Pilates are there?\u2019, the question varies from person to person. Some believe that there are only 3 types of pilates and others believe that there are as many as 8.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 4 main types of Pilates you are likely to come across in any studio.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classical Pilates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mat Pilates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contemporary Pilates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reformer Pilates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other 3 types of Pilates workouts that are not as widespread but are still taught include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STOTT Pilates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winsor Pilates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical Pilates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=types_of_pilates\">change your life for the better!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/collections\/jumpsuits?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Types_Of_Pilates\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ready-11-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_To_Know_About_The_Different_Types_Of_Pilates\"><\/span><b>Things To Know About The Different Types Of Pilates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classical_Pilates\"><\/span><b>Classical Pilates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as traditional Pilates, this is the variation that strives to maintain the teachings and techniques that were established by Joseph back in the 1920s. Classical Pilates combines both apparatus and mat work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mat_Pilates\"><\/span><b>Mat Pilates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, this type of Pilates exercise is done on the mat. The lack of fancy machines or equipment makes mat Pilates the most accessible form of Pilates for many. They are cheaper and can be done anywhere, even without a class or studio.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mat Pilates is said to focus a lot on the core and flexibility. A point to note is that, while there is no apparatus work like in classical pilates, mat Pilates still use the same principle and movements as classical pilates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking into <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pilates-for-back-pain\/\">Pilates for back pain<\/a> relief, this variation might actually be the best for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Physical Therapy Science<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2014, researchers found that Pilates mat exercises were more effective in decreasing chronic back pain than Pilates apparatus exercises (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3996402\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when it comes to dealing with disability caused by back pain and kinesiophobia, apparatus work might be a better option however individual preference should be considered (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ptj\/article\/94\/5\/623\/2735567\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contemporary_Pilates\"><\/span><b>Contemporary Pilates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This form of Pilates got its name from the fact that the movements taught in classes combine the age-old practices of traditional Pilates with new information acquired from contemporary research.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practitioners of this contemporary pilates say that they like to incorporate knowledge from things like <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/physiotherapy-vs-physical-therapy\/\">physiotherapy<\/a>, biomechanics, and modern knowledge of the human body into classes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because each instructor has their own beliefs and specific area of research, contemporary Pilates classes vary very much from teacher to teacher.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=types_of_pilates\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reformer_Pilates\"><\/span><b>Reformer Pilates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When people talk about the best types of Pilates for core strength and definition, reformer Pilates is among the most mentioned variations. Named after the apparatus used in class, this workout uses a reformer machine for added resistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reformer machine is made up of a platform, springs, and a bed-like frame. An interesting fact is that reformer classes offer the same exercises as mat Pilates \u2013 only at a more intense capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of all types of pilates on this list, reformers are the most popular and the image of someone on the machine is one that many recognize. Because of the many moving parts of the equipment, reformer pilates is great for posture and coordination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, reformer Pilates is better suited for more advanced people. The workouts are intense and, thus, people are often advised to familiarize themselves with this workout through mat Pilates before jumping into this option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-wall-pilates-work-2\/\"><i>Does Wall Pilates Work? Discover Why Wall Pilates is the New FitTok Hype<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ready-23-1.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clinical_Pilates\"><\/span><b>Clinical Pilates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will not find this class at your local Pilates studio. Clinical Pilates is offered and overseen by trained and certified physiotherapists. This variation is usually used as part of the treatment or rehabilitation of injuries and certain health conditions (e.g. chronic pain).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are also offered to surgery patients, pregnant women, those who recently gave birth, etc. Clinical Pilates classes are often one-on-one as every class offered is unique. They are customized to fit the individual needs of the patient.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STOTT_Pilates\"><\/span><b>STOTT Pilates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STOTT Pilates is a little like the clinical variation as they too focus on rehabilitation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proponents of STOTT Pilates praise it by stating that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike normal Pilates, this variation is better for the spine. STOTT movements maintain the original curve of the spine instead of straightening it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It works well for rehabilitation as movements are centered on trying to align the muscles around the joints in the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STOTT Pilates also uses props like a foam roller, stability, and BOSU balls to help with alignment and stability during class.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winsor_Pilates\"><\/span><b>Winsor Pilates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popularized by Mari Winsor, this variation is said to concentrate more on weight loss. Winsor Pilates combined classic Pilates exercises and breathing exercises \u2013 all meant to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood as well as calorie burning. The whole routine, inclusive of breathing and mat exercises, only takes 20 minutes to complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_4_Types_Of_Breathing_In_Pilates\"><\/span><b>What Are The 4 Types Of Breathing In Pilates?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrary to what was generally known, there are only 3, and not 4, breathing techniques used in pilates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/us.humankinetics.com\/blogs\/excerpt\/learn-three-ways-to-control-breathing-during-pilates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lateral breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing is one of the six pillars of this exercise \u2013 with the other pillars being concentration, control, flow, center, and precision (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3445206\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). All beginners to Pilates are taught the \u2018right way to breathe\u2019 as it helps you engage and stabilize the abdominal muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has also shown that using these Pilates breathing techniques strengthens your trunk-core muscles, which helps prevents trunk injuries when lifting things (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5332969\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lean and toned up body isn\u2019t just a far-fetched fantasy. Check out the BetterMe app and watch it <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=types_of_pilates\">propel your weight loss journey <\/a> into high gear!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/products\/sculpt-recovery-kit-pink?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Types_Of_Pilates\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ready-18-1.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Types_Of_Exercises_Are_Performed_In_Pilates\"><\/span><b>What <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-exercise\/\">Types Of Exercises<\/a> Are Performed In Pilates?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When people think about this exercise, most of them automatically associate it with <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/core-workout-tips-and-exercises-you-need-to-know\/\">core workouts<\/a>. While it\u2019s true that Pilates will certainly give you a killer core workout, you can actually work your entire body with just Pilates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are doing mat Pilates, for example, you can do multiple lower body exercises such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sumo squats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single leg bridges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lateral lunges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats with calf raises<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissor kicks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glute bridge pulses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upper body exercises can also be easily done using mat pilates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some simple examples you can include in your mat Pilates routine include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Russian twists<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dumbbell wrist curls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bicep curls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push-ups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tricep press<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The list is truly endless. If you prefer apparatus-assisted full-body Pilates workouts, speak to your instructor to see if they offer such classes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wall-pilates-ab-workout\/\"><i>6 Wall Pilates Ab Workout Exercises You Should Include In Your Routine<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_types_of_Pilates_are_there\"><\/span><b>How many types of Pilates are there?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are about 7 types of Pilates. The most common ones, however, are classical (aka traditional), mat, contemporary, and reformer Pilates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from other variations like clinical, STOTT, and Winsor Pilates, there is a new form of Pilates taking over the community. This new variation is called Wall Pilates, which makes this workout more accessible to those who cannot afford it or have no access to classes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wall Pilates is a fusion of mat and reformer Pilates. Instead of using a reformer machine, you use a wall which helps create resistance and also provides balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_Pilates_is_best_for_weight_loss\"><\/span><b>What type of Pilates is best for weight loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates, in general, is a great workout for weight loss. Scientific research has shown that regular participation can help lower BMI, and waist circumference, body weight, and<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/\"> body fat<\/a> percentage (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7992419\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27607588\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So which of all these types of Pilates works the best for weight loss? We say any variation that includes resistance will work best for weight loss. Remember that unlike simply using your body weight, adding resistance or even weights to a workout forces you to use more energy to complete the session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more energy you use, the more calories you burn; hence, more weight loss in the long run. Resistance training also builds muscle, and more muscle helps your body to keep burning calories long after your workout.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_type_of_Pilates_is_better\"><\/span><b>Which type of Pilates is better?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No single kind of Pilates is necessarily better than the other since they generally follow the same principles. The type of Pilates you choose to do is also heavily dependent on your goal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are injured, rehabilitative types like clinical and, perhaps STOTT Pilates, may be better for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who want to start the workouts but cannot afford a studio should try mat or wall Pilates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who have a little more disposable income and can afford studio fees can choose either classical or reformer pilates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you like to experiment, contemporary may be your best bet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone is different so choose a type that best suits your interests and is more aligned to your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2117&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Types_Of_Pilates\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/two-photos-collage-1920x1200-11.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common types of Pilates today are mat, reformer, contemporary, and classical Pilates. 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