Well least it is for me. Rumour has it that some people are doing Pilates naked. Yup that’s right doing Pilates with no clothes on. Now call me old-fashioned but I really don’t like the idea very much. I’ve had some bad experiences whilst people are fully clothed nevermind naked.
Why people insist on coming to a Pilates Class wearing baggy shorts for example is beyond me. I always instruct new clients to wear close-fitting garments so that I can more easily see what their spine is doing and assess their posture.
It never occurs to me that people would turn up wearing shorts. It doesn’t take too much imagination to see what might happen in side lying for example. Particularly with a male client. I shudder just thinking about it. Talk about the last turkey in the shop!
Let’s hope this new trend doesn’t take off but I can assure you I for one will always teach Pilates fully clothed.
So do your Pilates instructor a favour think about what you’re going to wear to a Pilates class. Pilates is all about developing core and structural strength and stability not about how good you look on the mat. Leave your vanity at home wear sensible reasonably tight fitting clothing and as little makeup as you feel comfortable with the next person to use your block will surely appreciate it.