One of the biggest misconceptions in the Pilates industry is that mobility, flexibility and stability all mean the same thing. They don't. Understanding whether a client lacks flexibility, mobility or stability changes the entire programming approach. Yet these words are often used interchangeably by instructors, clients and even continuing education providers. A client says they need to improve their mobility. An instructor prescribes stretching. Another client is described

A client tells you they "can't feel their glutes." Another says their shoulders always become sore during planks. Someone else complains that their hip flexors work in every abdominal exercise. Understanding why clients compensate allows Pilates instructors to programme with greater precision and confidence. The instinctive response is often the same. "They must be weak." While weakness certainly exists, it is often only part of the story. In many cases, the issue isn't that