Between my clients, fellow teachers, and the Pilates course I’m taking right now, I talk a lot about Pilates. A common topic recently has been about whether you should do Pilates slow or fast. Those experienced in Pilates know that going slow (especially in the beginning) is important, but it’s a …
Pilates is Functional Movement
You’ve probably heard me say that Pilates is Functional Movement; but what the heck does that mean, anyway? Simply, your body is designed to move, and functional movement is a fitness modality that helps you do just that. What is Functional Movement?The exercises in functional movement mimic …
What Pilates is For
I recently had someone email me saying she isn't seeing results from her regular workouts anymore, and she wants to start Pilates to lose her stubborn fat. I had to break it to her that Pilates is not for fat loss; rather, what Pilates is for can vary, depending on your goals! It certainly has a lot …