Are you torn between the grace of Pilates and the raw strength of weight training? Do you wonder if you can build muscle and stay injury-free? This is the topic that we will cover today to help you gain in-depth knowledge about both Pilates and weight training, clear off any misconceptions and help you create a balanced and effective fitness routine.  Key Takeaways Both Pilates and Weight training are types of strength training. Pilates uses springs and body weight for resistance while weight training uses weights, barbells, and weight machines for resistance.  Does Pilates buil ..read more

By Lauren Mark Finding time to dedicate to a comprehensive workout can be challenging in our fast-paced world. However, with a well-designed 30-minute full-body home workout, you can achieve significant fitness gains, boost your energy levels, and improve your overall well-being.  As a bonus, you can do it from home. Let’s dive into what makes a 30-minute workout successful.  This is the recipe I use to craft my 30-minute Pilates workouts into endlessly adaptable classes while continuously challenging and holding your interest.   Visualize your class like a sandwich, with the w ..read more

By Alicia Gyetvai I know firsthand the toll that chronic pain takes. The afflicted thinks about it all the time.  After a back injury in 2018, I found myself mired in a web of diagnostics, physical therapy,  alternative therapies, etc. By 7 months post-injury my pain had gone from bad to much worse, I was frozen in fear about movement, wearing an SI Joint belt for months, doing injection therapies, and being advised on all the things I could and could not do to improve my situation and heal. My symptoms kept getting worse and spreading and I found myself more and more debilitated by ..read more

As a Pilates professional, safeguarding your business legally is as important as your passion for fitness. While most of us do not enjoy discussing legal essentials, it’s important to stay protected. Legal documents are like a seatbelt in the sense that the moment that you need it, it can totally save you. And if you don’t have them done properly, it can cost you your business. Our new episode of the Expert Interview Series features Cory Sterling, the owner of Conscious Counsel. This video is your comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing key legal practices for your studio’s safe ..read more

By Karen Wilder Diving into my Pilates journey felt like exploring uncharted territories, navigating the currents from a more classical approach, then contemporary and back to the timeless realm of classical Pilates. This adventure began with the confidence of a seasoned fitness instructor stepping onto the mat, not fully aware that this initial leap would serve as the foundation for a profound and transformative journey. Little did I know that this initial step would become the genesis of an incredible adventure. As the sole Pilates instructor in my small rural Kansas town moved away, I foun ..read more

by Eva Stabenow How to help your clients with arthritis thrive through the power of Pilates Pilates, I think we can all agree, is a great, low-impact workout that’s beneficial to just about everyone. It not only lengthens, strengthens and mobilizes the body, but also improves joint alignment and engages the mind – all qualities that make it a perfect fit for people with arthritis. Because even though people with arthritis often avoid movement due to pain, they actually need to move in order to stay mobile, build strength, reduce symptoms and enjoy a better quality of life all around. Knowing ..read more

Originally published on Nov 15, 2017. I swallowed an honesty pill today and can’t help but share my true feelings about Pilates. Is it really worth your time and money? In the past years, Yoga has become a synonym for Mind/Body fitness, Barre classes have skyrocketed to fame among women with the determination of a prima ballerina, Crossfit has created a die-hard community like no other and HIIT has been getting all the praise from researchers and doctors. But where does Pilates fit on this list? Is it just an over-priced and over-the-hill fitness fad of the past? After being a passionate Pila ..read more

How healthy are your finances?  That’s right, we are talking about MONEY today. Regardless of whether you do or do not like to discuss financial questions, we all have a relationship with money.  If you are a Pilates teacher or educator, you need to be paid for the knowledge and experience that you share. If you are a Pilates or wellness business owner, you need to keep your business financially fit if you want it to survive and especially if you want it to thrive.   In the life of a Pilates professional, where our passion for movement and teaching takes precedence, the fi ..read more

By Patti Jo Amerein “Keep it small and keep it all!” – Savvy Businessman It’s Friday morning, the first day of my regular three-day weekend.  I’ll spend my days off finishing some editing projects, cleaning up and prepping the raised beds of my flower garden for the coming winter months, hiking in the nearby foothills with my husband and our dogs, and taking my horse for a nice little hack around the pasture. I’m fortunate to live in a beautiful area, on a beautiful farm, and have the time to enjoy it.  But the life I have didn’t come by chance; I had to plan it. I planned to create ..read more

Embarking on the journey to create your at-home Pilates studio, whether as an experienced instructor or a dedicated student, is an exciting process that promises a workout environment tailored to your specific needs. The beauty of Pilates lies in its adaptability and the unique way it marries body and equipment to produce strength, flexibility, and inner harmony. However, selecting the right apparatus can be as nuanced as the practice itself. For the teacher looking to bring the studio experience into a home setting, considerations might range from the diversity of equipment to the space each ..read more