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…
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…
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…
Have you ever looked closely at all the people you come into contact with every day? They all have one thing in common. Posture. We go up against environmental factors daily, causing our backs, necks, and shoulders to spill forward into a rounded-over posture. It’s no longer just age causing poor posture, but it’s our modern life – phones, computers, binging TV shows, and, of course, gravity. But what can we do about our poor posture? First, we can start…
Pilates is known for its inclusive approach to fitness, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of age, experience, or fitness level. But what does it mean when we say a class is for “all-levels”? At its core, an All-Levels Pilates class is designed to provide a comprehensive workout catering to beginners and advanced practitioners. It introduces the fundamental principles of Pilates while progressively challenging participants to refine their skills and explore new heights of physical performance. Let’s break down what…