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Pilates Class Format Descriptions
I have four main Pilates workouts class formats: Mat, Mini Flows, Slide, and HIIT. I’d say start with Mat (my take on a traditional Pilates class). If you have a particular muscle group or function you’d like to focus on, check out Mini Flows. If you love megaformer/reformerX classes (like Btone, SLT, solidcore, etc.), check out Slide. And if you want a little cardio to go with your Pilates, try HIIT. If you’re new to Pilates, check out my Intro to Pilates series.
Pilates Mat | Pilates flow
These classes are what most people think of when they hear the word “Pilates.” I am STOTT trained, which is a contemporary, anatomy-focused approach to Pilates, and then I put my own flair on top of that. So these classes will be a smidge different from classical Pilates (and a smidge different from STOTT!). Same general idea though.
Pilates Mini Flows | Short flows, circuit style
The best way to describe the format of Pilates Mini Flows classes, is to first picture a Pilates Mat class that flows from start to finish. For Mini Flows, we essentially take a snippet out of the that Mat flow and turn it into a circuit. You do the short flow, rest, and repeat. Pilates Mini Flows workouts have a specific muscle group or function focus. The circuit-style repetition of the flow allows us to really dial in on whatever that focus is.
Pilates Slide | Mat work + sliding sequences
Pilates Slide workouts mix Pilates Mat work with sliding work inspired by my years teaching on the megaformer. These classes are low impact but pack a big endurance challenge! Pilates Slide workouts are structured like a continuous flow, but you can always pause the video, taking breaks as needed. You can purchase disc sliders, but it’s not necessary. I use dish towels as sliders on my hardwood floors. Paper plates work on carpet.
Pilates HIIT | Mat work with cardio hiit bursts
Pilates HIIT workouts mix Pilates mat work with quick bursts of cardio interval training. Timing will vary slightly class to class, but you do roughly 10 minutes of a Pilates flow right into two-four minutes of HIIT. You’ll then go back to Pilates work, another quick burst of cardio, and so on. The Pilates section has a similar theme to the HIIT section that follows. If, for example, you start with a 10-minute Pilates core flow, you then go right into a core-focused cardio HIIT burst. For the HIIT bursts, we use a tabata superset format.
New to Pilates? Start here!
If you’re new to Pilates and want to understand the “why” behind the practice, I recommend my Intro to Pilates series. It’s a mix of explanation videos, mini classes that have a specific focus (breath, hips, posterior chain, etc.), and total body beginner-friendly classes. If you want to jump right in, check out my beginner-friendly Pilates playlist below.