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‘Wild west’ reformer pilates boom is causing rise in injuries, experts warn

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‘Wild west’ reformer pilates boom is causing rise in injuries, experts warn
Lack of regulation for specialist classes leaves UK fitness enthusiasts at risk, say professional bodiesThe boom in
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Lack of regulation for specialist classes leaves UK fitness enthusiasts at risk, say professional bodies

The boom in reformer pilates has created a “wild west” of studios where poor regulation has resulted in inexperienced teachers and a rise in injuries, professional standards bodies have warned.

Pilates is not formally or legally regulated, and as its popularity has surged, industry experts say, so too has the growth of packed reformer-based classes often led by instructors with limited training.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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