Meet Justine! Justine is a runner, triathlete, former gymnastic coach, and high school English teacher. She is now training to be a Real Pilates instructor. What made you want to teach Pilates? After spending many years teaching gymnastics, followed by years of competing in triathlon, I started to feel that I was losing my ability to exercise efficiently and/or without frequent pain and injury. After being introduced to Pilates and experiencing profound improvement in my mobility, flexibility and overall fitness, I wanted to share the workout with “everyone!” Pilates is full of aha moments. W ..read more

Meet our Real Pilates teacher in training  Paulette. Originally from Ohio, Paulette lives in Rumson, is a mother of four, and a hair stylist. With her youngest child about to leave for college, Paulette has found the time to pursue her passion for Pilates. Why did you decide to teach Pilates?  I have always been active. Throughout my life I have always known the value in exercise. I danced in high school, ran marathons, and throughout have dabbled in Pilates. During Covid my routine changed and I started practicing Pilates daily and found that connecting to my mind and my body was v ..read more

Meet our Real Pilates apprentice Catherine Escueta. Born and raised in Eatontown, NJ, Catherine has been dancing since she was 4 years old. She is now entering her senior year at SUNY Purchase, one of the most prestigious dance and arts programs in the country, pursuing a dual degree in Dance and Arts Management. This summer she is completing the Real Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training Program. What made you want to teach Pilates? I wanted to teach Pilates after talking to two professors at school, both in their 70s, both still practicing and teaching Pilates. It has kept them healthy, st ..read more

Meet Our Real Pilates Teacher in Training Tara Campos. Tara is no stranger to fitness industry. She is a certified pilates instructor, personal trainer, and nutrition coach. But like all great teachers, she is also a perpetual student. She is hoping to continue her education and sharpen her pilates teaching skills by bridging to Real Pilates Teacher Training Program and receiving her second classical certification. Aside from a fitness career, Tara has worked in the education field for 15 years and was even an assistant principal of a high school. Q. Why did you decide to bridge to Real Pilat ..read more

So you love Pilates but do you want to know what it is really like to teach it? Here is your chance to find out. Spend one afternoon inside the studio as a Real Pilates teacher in training. Learn exercises from the perspective of a teacher Workout with the Real Pilates system on classical apparatus Try your hand at actual teaching Practice our online program course Registering for a Pilates teacher training program of this caliber is a big commitment. This is a great chance to get a taste of it and ask questions. Date: Saturday April 10 Time: 1 pm – 3 pm Place: The Pilates Project, Fair Ha ..read more

Ever wonder how Pilates became so popular? Far from a modern fad, Pilates dates back to the 19th century. It all started with a quirky fitness enthusiast named Joseph Pilates. Pilates was born in Mönchengladbach, Germany in 1883. From a young age, he had always had a passion for health and wellness. Born into a unique family, his father was a renowned gymnast and his mother was a naturopath who practiced holistic medicine. Joe’s childhood was plagued by many illnesses, including asthma, rickets, and rheumatic fever. Not to mention, Joe was bullied in school for the sound of his name. Perhaps ..read more

Mindfulness in exercise helps you destress. Do you find that your mind tends to wander off during your Pilates sessions? Maybe you get distracted thinking of other obligations. Maybe you start scrolling through your phone or are busy talking to your workout buddy. Exercising mindlessly can lead to poor form, incomplete muscle activation, and in the worst case, injuries. Here is where “mind-body connection”, the key to effective workouts, comes into play. What is a Mind-Body Connection? Mind-body connection is the conscious focus on the movements of the body. One example are the muscles. It’s ..read more

Good News! We will now add curbside pilates to our menu of Pilates session options during COVID-19.  (Online Private or Group Sessions are still happening) Since it has been determined that the risk of transmission of Covid-19 is lowered while outdoors, the Borough of Fair Haven has given us permission to teach pilates in a canopy tent outside our studio. Curbside Pilates will be offered weather permitting. CURBSIDE PILATES FAQs Will I have Privacy? Yes. The tent has a back wall which allows for privacy and for shade. Most businesses on the strip are closed and there are very few people ..read more

This was not a good week for me and small-business owners. After 6 weeks of being closed, losing 70% of my business, and the hopes of getting a government loan almost shattered, I feel like I am on a sinking ship. But somehow I have the feeling like I’ve been on this ship before. Because I have. Since I was a kid, I knew I never wanted to sit behind a desk all day. I was cursed with the desire to become a creative person. Sitting at an office job day after day did not seem like a life worth living. For years, my parents watched in agony as their daughter, a hardworking straight-A student, alw ..read more

Hi there. You look familiar. We know you. You love Pilates. Your Pilates studio is a place you frequent once, twice, maybe even three times per week. Instructors have become trusted mentors, workout buddies have become confidants, and your body is starting to feel a lot less like an enemy and a lot more like a friend. You’ve toyed with the idea of taking your Pilates passion to the next level for but haven’t been able to make that big commitment. You know you can do it but you need to get your feet wet first before you dive in. We’ve got some good news for you— We have launched the Real Pilat ..read more