The key to a comfortable workout is a simple concept: wear comfortable, snug-fitting clothing. There are many exercises in Pilates where you are lying down and your legs are moving above you, so you don’t want the shorts to ride up. Instead, wear capris, tights or leggings with a tank top, t-shirt or fitted long-sleeved shirt. Men should wear bike shorts and a t-shirt in order to keep ventilation through to the body. As for footwear, please wear socks for your sessions. Opt for a pair that has some grip on the bottom of them. We have socks for sale with grippy bottoms to ensure your feet don’t slip.
Some considerations:
Avoid tie-backs and belts. Tie-back tops can be uncomfortable when you’re lying on your back. Ties, belts, drawstrings, and tassels can get caught in the springs of Pilates equipment and cause an injury.
Eschew embellishments. Choose workout wear that’s free of metal or plastic adornments. Zippers, buckles, clasps, buttons, or other trimmings can severely damage the upholstered Pilates equipment. Repairs are costly and can cause downtime for the studio.
Go fresh-faced. Makeup can stain the surfaces of the Pilates equipment.
Opt for unscented products. Please refrain from wearing strong scents. Many people are sensitive to perfumes and strongly scented deodorants, lotions, and sprays.
Remove accessories or jewelry. Long necklaces, belts, and dangling bracelets can be distracting as well as dangerous if they get caught up in the equipment.
Tame your mane. If your hair is long, make sure it’s tied back out of your face.
Think form-fitting, not baggy. Choose workout clothing that’s stretchy but not baggy. I need to see the alignment of your bones and how your muscles are engaging. Clothing with seams and stitching that follow the center line and sidelines of your body can also help you and me to assess your alignment and symmetry during class.