Mat based Pilates classes are offered in a range of levels to allow clients to work at their own pace and level to learn the technique in their own time and without feeling pressured to do exercises that are too challenging.
Classes start at beginner level to learn the technique but may stay in this level for a number of years depending on their ability. This class punctuates the routine with stretches, The next level is Improver which increases the intensity of each exercise and starts to link the exercises leading to form a flowing routine, The Intermediate is more challenging exercises that flow together in a routine with fewer breaks to stretch, these normally come at the end.
The advanced class is pushing the client to compete the exercises designed by Joseph Pilates in a flowing, controlled routine.