FlowPilates and vertigo or dizziness
This is how FlowMat builds pilates classes for a student with vertigo or dizziness. 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
These are 6 of the catalog's exercises that FlowMat keeps out of the class when this condition is present.
Exercises that come with a warning
Examples of exercises that do appear, with the guidance the teacher gets.
Do only 2-3 cycles and stop if you feel dizzy, leaving a longer pause between breaths.
Keep the nod in a short range, without tilting the head back or forcing the chin.
Keep the head more aligned with the spine, without letting it fully drop; do fewer reps or pause if you feel dizzy.
Hold onto a wall or chair, lower your knee height, and avoid closing your eyes or turning your head.
Use support (chair or wall) or reduce the twisting range if you feel dizzy.
Keep the head aligned with the spine and avoid sudden movements as you lean forward.
Turn your head slowly and hold onto a wall if you feel unsteady.
Use a nearby support or wall if you feel unsteady while bending.
Use a stable support and avoid sudden movements entering or exiting the stretch.
Raise your gaze very slowly and use a wall or chair for support if you feel unsteady.
If you feel dizzy lying down, sit up slowly before standing.
Get up slowly, rolling onto your side before sitting up, to avoid dizziness.
and 140 more in the app's catalog.
How the class is adjusted
- 20 seconds of rest between exercises.
- It asks for medical clearance if the cause is unknown.
Frequently asked questions
Can you do pilates with vertigo or dizziness?
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 vertigo or dizziness 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.