Pilates Equipment

What happens in case of an accident?

The European Directive 2001/95/EC has been implemented by the Italian State and signed into law for years.
This law requires gyms and anyone faces customers for professional reasons, to use equipment in accordance with current safety standards in Europe.
The law is active, but rarely checks are made in this area.
However, these aspects become particularly important when insurance companies are involved in case of accident.

What is the TÜV-GS mark?

TÜV-Rheinland, headquartered in Köln, Germany is a leading provider for technical services worldwide.
More than 10,000 people work for the Group in over 300 branches in 58 countries.
TÜV-Rheinland releases in Europe on safety mark and TÜV-GS quality that, for more than 30 years, first in Germany and then throughout Europe, is a recognized guarantee.

What does "Certificated Equipment" mean ?

A certificated tool is a tool that has been subjected to a certifying body in a series of tests in order to verify the effective compatibility with the safety and quality standards.
The safety reference standards are Italian (UNI) that have implemented the regulations of the European communities (EN).
An equipment having been subject to such checks is considered safe according to the latest regulations, to the extent the activity for which it was built and the use to which it was intended.

It is true that a certificated tool needs less care?

It's true.
The stress-tests which has passed demonstrate the characteristics of the materials and the technology that as been used.
These are the best premises for the durability of the tools and their components.
High quality is synonymous with reliability and durability.

What is the importance of using certified equipment?

When a professional works, demands from business tools the ultimate in reliability and safety.
A tool must be complete, so that allows them to practice all the exercises provided by the Pilates method, and all variants.
Tools subjected to certification tests ensure the best durability performances, reliability and safety.
Managers of Studies and Wellness Centres know what may be the costly "downtime" and therefore choose tools that give the best guarantees to that effect.
They are also the best business card to the Customer, as a demonstration of concern for his safety.

It is true that you can do the same exercises on the different tools?

Yes, it's true.
It is for the Certificated Teacher, which must know all the Pilates Method, choose the most suitable exercise for postural habit of that specific customer, choosing the most appropriate tool with the most suitable variant.
Only in this way you can really bring to the solution of the problem.

What criteria should I take to choose the tools for my center?

The most important are the Universal Reformer, the Cadillac and the Barrel.
All other tools are part of the Pilates method, but have some peculiarities which provide for the use in special cases and for specific needs.
Other combined equipment can be chosen with space-saving criteria.

The equipment produced today are better than the original ones of the past?

Thanks to new technologies, the best companies are now able to produce more sophisticated tools, safe, comfortable and durable, as well as more attention to detail and design.
Practicing Pilates method on these latest equipment does not mean, however, modify the technique in its essence, but only practice it enjoying advantages impossible at the time of Joseph Pilates.

Who invented the tools for the Pilates method?

Joseph Pilates created his equipment for his method over seventy years ago.
These tools were very innovative for those times, but obviously rudimentary in their structure.
The equipment produced now need to maintain the same characteristics, to be suitable for professional use, while maintaining the original principles.
However, Pilatech uses new technologies and new materials to offer the very best in design, comfort and functionality, and especially to ensure safety.

The tools are necessary for the practice of the Pilates method?

The Pilates "method" involves the practice of free body work (MatWork) and also work with special tools.
Pilates himself has invented these tools and are an integral part of the method he invented.
The "mat work", is just one component of the method.
Only with the use of specific equipment, however, you can get the best of well-being that the Pilates method can offer.