Explore Pilates Insights for an Active, Balanced Life

I was running with my run club recently, and along the way there were lots of conversations about the other types of fitness done outside of running. Of course, we talked about running too (runners like to run!), and Pilates came up. Something that became obvious to me along the way was that no, not […]

Have you been thinking about becoming a Pilates teacher? I run a Pilates teacher training program once a year, and this year I’ve had lots of questions! Everything from “can I start today?” to “can I learn only the reformer?” There are lots of options out there, so I think it’s great that people are […]

I just travelled to Spain and Portugal for a holiday, but while I was there, I managed to attend a three day Pilates conference in Vigo. If you know me, you know that I am always learning! But what (and how) I learn now is very different than when I first discovered Pilates.  My First […]

I sometimes have clients ask me if they should stop exercising or coming to Pilates because they have an injury of some kind. Usually it’s something like a sore back that is acting up, and while they may need to see a chiropractor, massage therapist, or other practitioner, in most cases the best idea is […]

Whatever industry you work in, I’m sure there are misconceptions about it that make you want to tear your hair out. For me, it’s the assumption that Pilates can be dangerous. Why? I blame social media. Here’s a great example. Today, I met a new member of the front desk team at the gym. When […]

I’ve recently had several clients who’ve had to take time off Pilates due to falls. I’ve also heard stories about friends and family members who have taken falls this past year. All have been in their late 60’s and 70’s, and luckily nothing was life threatening. Suffering falls as you age can happen, but there […]

Have you ever considered doing a private Pilates class, where it’s just you and the instructor? Large group classes are all the rage right now, but it hasn’t always been that way.  Joseph Pilates’ Classes Before Joseph Pilates moved to New York and opened his studio, he had a pretty interesting life with fitness at […]

Have you ever met someone who, if they aren’t good at something right away, quits? They probably are a very smart, capable person to whom things come easy. So when something is challenging, they think it isn’t for them. This is too bad, because there are many things that are worthwhile putting in the effort […]

I often talk about how Pilates is meant for every body. There are progressions to the exercises for those who are ready, and modifications for those who are still building strength, mobility, and flexibility. But… Modifications in Pilates aren’t always the best solution! Many years ago, I would have thought so, but I was still […]

Are you wondering when you’ll see results from Pilates? If you were to ask Joseph Pilates, he’d say “In 10 sessions you will feel the difference, in 20 you will see the difference, and in 30 you’ll have a whole new body.” He didn’t want you to come into the studio every day for thirty […]

Potential clients often ask me if we teach beginners. The simple answer is yes – of course! Everyone who does Pilates was a beginner at some point. But I think what they are really asking is, will they be able to do it? Will they look silly as a newbie? Are they too old, out […]

You have likely heard me and other Pilates teachers say that Pilates is for every body. Anyone can do Pilates, and at b.Pilates & Fitness we can cater to many fitness levels, special conditions, injuries, and all ages. Our average client is between 30 and 75 years old, mostly women (and a few good men!), […]

Are you trying to decide which type of fitness you should choose? Maybe you’re thinking about Pilates (always a good idea in my books) – it’s all the rage right now and sounds fun. Or maybe you’re thinking about taking up running for your heart health. And I’m sure you’ve heard how important strength training […]

I’ve been teaching Pilates for 20 years now, and teaching Pilates teachers for 12. To be able to teach Pilates to teacher trainees, I have to have a lot of knowledge about the history, the method, and the “why” behind the “how”. The funny thing is, is how much more I’ve learned from teaching how […]

Once upon a time, if you were injured, had surgery, or were dealing with muscle aches and pain, you were told to rest and do nothing. My grandmother was hit by a motorcycle as a little girl and had to spend months in bed recovering. Today, we know that “motion is lotion”, and movement helps […]