If you’ve been around the studio for a while, you’ve probably heard us mention our Balanced Body Teacher Trainings. But recently, we realized something important: even our most engaged members didn’t fully understand how the teacher trainings work and how they are structured. Balanced Body’s Modular Teacher Training Approach Balanced Body’s education model is modular, which means you don’t have to commit to an all-at-once, immersive program. Instead, you build your training piece by piece. You can dip a toe,…
Strong abdominals aren’t built from doing more. They’re built from doing better. In Pilates, we focus on developing deep, functional core strength that supports the spine, improves posture, and connects the entire body. This Pilates workout begins with smaller, more controlled exercises that teach the body to engage the abdominals with precision, developing deep core strength. This mat flow uses a soft ball to guide awareness and support proper alignment as you move from simple activation into more dynamic, full-body…
What does the “re” in our Reformer, Restore, Restorative, and Rebalance classes mean? These are active recovery Pilates classes to rehydrate the fascia to support the biotensegrity required to keep us all simultaneously stable and mobile. These Pilates classes help address a complex principle and vastly overlooked system in our body: biotensegrity and that of the fascial connective tissues. Biomechanical Tensegrity What is it? How the parts of your body are connected through a tension-compression network supporting the disconnected structure…
Pilates has always been about conditioning. Joseph Pilates himself said it best: “We must strive to acquire strong, healthy bodies and develop our minds to the limit of our ability.” That’s what we train for. This month, we’re showcasing how Pilates is a method of conditioning that helps you stay strong, prevent injury, move better, and continue doing what you love with a student testimonial. Thank you, Jim, for sharing your story with us and being a part of our…
In April’s blog, we highlighted the importance of balance at any age. This month, we’re diving deeper into why weight-bearing exercises are essential for women over 50. While age is just a number, it’s important to prioritize bone health and strength as we age. Incorporating weight-bearing, strength training, and balance exercises can improve bone density, reduce fall risk, and prevent fractures — all key concerns for women over 50. The Stats: Why Weight-Bearing Matters for Women Over 50 This highlights just how crucial it…
Have you ever tried explaining Pilates to someone, only to be met with a skeptical look or a dismissive “What’s the big deal?” You’re not alone. Maddie Nichols, one of our instructors here at Pure Movement, was once in that same spot. This Mother’s Day, we’re reflecting on Maddie’s journey and the mother-daughter duo who discovered the real “why” behind trying Pilates: being together. When to try Pilates? At 18, Maddie thought she had fitness figured out. A former competitive…