To help you stay grounded and mobile this season, we’re sharing 5 Pilates stretches you can do anywhere. Use them as a quick 10-minute reset when you need to decompress, unwind, or re-center during the busiest moments of the month. For best results, we recommend using a 12″ TOGU ball for gentle support and deeper release. If you don’t have one, try an overstuffed pillow or foam roller. Just remember—props may change how the exercise looks or feels, and as…
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Maintaining bone health is a lifelong challenge; it’s never too early to start. In fact, bone strength can begin to decline as early as age 40, slipping at an average rate of 1% per year without proper maintenance1. A well-rounded strength-training workout, like Pilates, targets all major muscle groups and benefits virtually all your bones. It’s especially valuable for the hips, spine, and wrists—areas most prone to fractures. These exercises help build bone strength and promote better balance. If you’d…
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We’re thrilled to share some exciting news. Pure Movement will now be hosting Balanced Body Instructor Trainings right here in Fort Wayne! This is a huge step not only for our studio, but also for the entire movement community in our area. Why Balanced Body? Balanced Body is one of the most respected and trusted schools in the Pilates world. Known for its innovative approach, educational depth, and high standards, Balanced Body has trained thousands of instructors worldwide. Their programs…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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