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Why Wall Pilates? Q&A with Expert Instructor Jade Gooding

Introduction to Wall Pilates is the latest addition to our InstructorLive programmes list, and who better to guide us than our expert instructor, Jade.

With over 15 years of experience working closely with clients, Jade has incorporated the wall as a prop in her teaching to enhance posture, alignment, and stability.

In this Q&A, Jade shares her inspiration for Introduction to Wall Pilates and explains its unique benefits compared to traditional pilates. She also provides practical tips for incorporating it into your fitness journey. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, Wall Pilates offers something for everyone.

Read on to discover how her approach can transform your practice, and why Jade believes it’s an essential addition to any fitness routine.

 

What inspired you to incorporate Wall Pilates into your teaching repertoire?

After 15 years of experience, working closely with 1-1 clients, I found that using the wall as a prop, came in extremely helpful when correcting posture alignment. The support of the wall was a fabulous guide in assisting the client and this led to me exploring more ways of using the wall as a prop.

 

Can you explain the primary difference to traditional Pilates?

Contrology was created by Joseph Pilates in 1926, over the years it has developed into many contemporary forms. It however has always maintained it’s classical traditional methods. Wall Pilates is a fusion of the classical exercises, combined with the use of the wall as a prop. The wall emphasises alignment and so helps the student to find correct positioning.

 

What are the unique benefits compared to mat or reformer Pilates?

The beauty of having the wall means we have more than one point of contact. We can have an increased awareness on body alignment and this enables us to focus on a deeper level of stability.

 

Is Introduction to Wall Pilates suitable for beginners, and can it be adapted for various fitness Levels?

‘Introduction to Wall Pilates’ is fabulous for beginners as it helps to create stability within a posture. When the wall is being used to guide the student, ‘cheating’ if you will, cannot be achieved. It’s also great for the more experienced students, because we all pick up bad habits. Resetting the mind and body at the wall, is a great opportunity to check in with ourselves. This way we can truly focus on any instability in the body that may have occurred over time.

 

Can individuals with certain physical limitations or injuries safely practice?

If you have previous health conditions or injuries, I would recommend seeking advice from a professional before starting any new exercise.

 

What equipment is necessary for, and how can someone set up a space at home?

You may be surprised to hear that you do not need a complete blank wall to practice. A small amount of space that is no wider than your width and height is more than suitable.

 

Could you share some fundamental Wall exercises that individuals can practice daily?

Resetting our posture is a fantastic everyday exercise that can help build our foundations. Stand with your feet hip width apart, your back,  bottom and shoulder blades to the wall. You may notice your shoulders and head will most likely come away from the wall. Take 5 rounds of breath, (breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth), whilst trying to peel the shoulders back towards the wall with minimal movement in the lower back, and keeping the head centered between the shoulders.

How can this programme complement other forms of exercise in a well-rounded fitness regimen?

It is essential to work on different aspects of the body (cardiovascular, strength, mobility, flexibility,endurance). It’s also important to incorporate different types of exercise into your weekly routine to keep you interested.

 

What recommendations do you have for incorporating Wall Pilates into a busy lifestyle?

I would recommend finding 20 minutes every week to add a wall pilates class into your schedule. This will improve your posture, core strength, technique for weight training, power for endurance, and also help prevent injury by enhancing form across all exercise types.

How has practicing and teaching this form influenced your own fitness journey?

I love my own practice on the mat and reformer, but once a week, I also enjoy having a reset practice at the wall. This gives me time to check in with my form and also helps me engage different muscle groups. My aim is to keep my training fresh and varied to ensure I continuously challenge my body and mind.

 

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