FlowPilates and asthma or COPD
This is how FlowMat builds pilates classes for a student with asthma or COPD. They are the app's real rules, reviewed by a medical committee: what isn't recommended is never suggested, and what needs care comes with a warning for the teacher.
500 exercises in the catalog
Guidance for the class
Exercises FlowMat does not suggest
No exercise is ruled out for this condition: the care is in how each one is done. FlowMat suggests them with a warning and, when one exists, a gentler variation.
Exercises that come with a warning
Examples of exercises that do appear, with the guidance the teacher gets.
Do only 2-3 cycles, rest between sets, and don't over-extend the exhale.
Breathe at your natural pace, without lengthening the inhale or holding your breath.
Control your breathing and slow down if you feel short of breath.
If breathing face down feels restricted, place a cushion under your chest to free the diaphragm.
Breathe at your own pace and pause if you feel short of breath; don't force the exhale.
How the class is adjusted
- Reps and times at 80% of normal.
- 30 seconds of rest between exercises.
Frequently asked questions
Can you do pilates with asthma or COPD?
It depends on each person and on what their treating doctor says. FlowMat does not replace that judgment: it helps the teacher plan the class, avoiding what isn't recommended with asthma or COPD and flagging what needs care.
What does FlowMat do with exercises that are not recommended?
It never suggests them when building the class, and they don’t show up as a replacement when you swap an exercise either.
Can I change the class FlowMat builds?
Yes. You can swap, remove, add or reorder exercises and adjust the reps. The catalog only offers exercises that are safe for the student.