{"id":780,"date":"2013-10-03T09:58:21","date_gmt":"2013-10-03T14:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yourpilateslifestyle.com\/blog\/?p=780"},"modified":"2020-04-23T08:41:35","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T13:41:35","slug":"floor-workouts-are-fitness-fundamentals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourpilateslifestyle.com\/blog\/2013\/10\/03\/floor-workouts-are-fitness-fundamentals\/","title":{"rendered":"Floor Workouts Are Fitness Fundamentals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/yourpilateslifestyle.com\/blog\/2013\/10\/03\/floor-workouts-are-fitness-fundamentals\/introduction-to-pilates-at-your-pilates-lifestyle\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-783\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-783\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/yourpilateslifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/IMG_8180-1024x768.jpg?resize=584%2C438\" alt=\"mat floor class\" width=\"584\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/yourpilateslifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/IMG_8180.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/yourpilateslifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/IMG_8180.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/yourpilateslifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/IMG_8180.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/yourpilateslifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/IMG_8180.jpg?w=1250&amp;ssl=1 1250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/yourpilateslifestyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/IMG_8180.jpg?w=1875&amp;ssl=1 1875w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Beyond Basics &#8211; Advanced Floor Classes<\/h2>\n<p>When someone thinks of Pilates, more often than not they&#8217;re thinking apparatus &#8211; Cadillac, Reformer or Tower usually come to mind, along with the cable shopping equipment demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, quite a few of us &#8211; myself included &#8211; were first introduced to Pilates as a floor exercise done on a skinny mat at the local club.<\/p>\n<p>Not to take anything away from equipment classes, but a Classical floor exercise will challenge even the most ardent Pilates student. Add props like Magic Circles, balls and bands to target additional areas and all of a sudden <a title=\"challenge yourself with an advanced mat class\" href=\"http:\/\/yourpilateslifestyle.com\/pages\/your_pilates_lifestyle-classes.html#mat\">the basic mat class<\/a> is transformed into high energy fitness routine that stands on its own.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, while a self-paced home session based on a web site dvd is better than nothing, professional coaching and equipment makes sure you&#8217;re achieving the desired results with maximum efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>At YPL, we define floor work as mat and arc routines. Take the challenge and experience the difference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beyond Basics &#8211; Advanced Floor Classes When someone thinks of Pilates, more often than not they&#8217;re thinking apparatus &#8211; Cadillac, Reformer or Tower usually come to mind, along with the cable shopping equipment demonstrations. 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