Want To Get the Most out of Your Pilates Workout? Follow These 6 Expert Tips
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Pilates has been around for more than a century, but the exercise method has never been more popular than it is today. In 2023, nearly 12 million Americans reported practicing Pilates, an increase of 15 percent from the year before. Google searches for “Pilates” have tripled over […]
‘I’m a Pilates Instructor and This Is the One Move I Use To Fire Up My Core in Just 2 Minutes’
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Whether you’re taking a Pilates class on the reformer or the mat, there’s one move guaranteed to ignite your abs—the Pilates hundred. Traditionally used as a warm-up exercise, the move is “primarily a breathing exercise meant to strengthen and challenge breath capacity, control, and endurance,” says Cassandra Cotta, […]
3 Benefits of Adding Weights to Your Pilates Exercises That Go Beyond Building Strength
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email If you’re a fan of Pilates, you know the workout method focusing on slow, controlled movements aligned with breathwork is a great way to challenge not only your body, but your mind. Yes, the movements are small and they might look easy, but it takes both […]
What’s the Difference Between Lagree and Pilates—and Which One Is Right for You?
You’ve decided you want to take up Pilates, so you start looking for a studio. As you skim through ClassPass, you realize there’s Pilates and there’s Lagree Pilates. What the heck is the difference, and which one should you choose? “The biggest and most obvious difference, in my opinion, exists between the Pilates reformer and the Megaformer used in Lagree. […]
Does Pilates Count as Strength Training? Experts Set the Record Straight Once and for All
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Pilates—the low-impact, core-centric exercise method—is having a moment. Yes, the slow, controlled movements are challenging and can fire up your abs in just minutes (just try the Pilates hundred!) But even if Pilates is your go-to workout, don’t ditch your weightlifting or cardio routine just yet. While […]
If You Have a Body and Do Pilates, You Have a Pilates Body. End of Story
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email What comes to mind when you envision a Pilates class? For many, it’s the sight of young, thin women leaving the studio together. Their sports bras and matching high-waisted leggings reveal just enough of their toned abs, while their sculpted arms carry oversized water bottles. It’s the […]
A Pilates Instructor Shares Their Favorite Modifications for 5 Popular Moves
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Let’s be honest: There’s a “stereotypical body” problem in Pilates—even though any body that does this exercise is indeed a Pilates body. If you’re a beginner, don’t fit the stereotypical Pilates body type, or have a physical limitation that keeps you from doing a standard version of […]
Sweat—but Don’t Slip!—in Your New Favorite Workout: Hot Pilates
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email When it comes to the fitness world, “do it in a heated room” is like “put an egg on it:” Why not add in a little something extra for a new dimension? The concept, already near-standard with yoga, has come to Pilates (both mat and machine varieties), […]
Can Pilates Really Help Your Posture? I Tried It for 30 Days and This Is What Happened
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Irecently came across a photo a friend took of me while I was casually doing my makeup on the floor. At first, I had no issues with the candid shot—until I noticed how badly I was slumped over with the worst posture imaginable. That photo was […]
It Actually *Does* Matter How You Breathe During Pilates. Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Doing It Right
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email I’m somewhat ashamed to admit it took me years to understand the importance of proper breathing in Pilates. I just figured my natural breathing was enough—after all, I was breathing, right? There was always that moment when the instructor would ask, “Is everyone breathing?,” I’d nod, […]