# When should I progress to a harder option?

VIDA suggests progressing when you can breathe, maintain the main alignment, recognize your supports and finish with control. Completing a certain number of repetitions alone does not mean you should advance.

Canonical: https://alpha.centricapilates.com/test002/en/preguntas/progression/
Last reviewed: 2026-10-03


Source: VIDA Pilates — Las siete bases: Foundations to Connect — el método en su forma esencial
Book revision: 7ca4995550dd936fa75906cea31267bde4bec707

> No avances solo porque completaste un número de repeticiones. Avanza cuando puedas respirar, sostener la alineación principal, reconocer tus puntos de anclaje y terminar con control.

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