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Some days I feel like I miss the boat when it comes to communicating what I do. Most people know I’m a Pilates instructor, but my knowledge doesn’t stop there. Something happened recently that made me realize by not sharing my knowledge with those around me, I’m missing an opportunity to help.  What I Do.  […]

Pilates has been gaining popularity over the years, with social media showing the different ways you can practice it. If you’ve been wondering which type of Pilates is right for you, it’s important to understand the various options available. Read More: Are You Ready to do Pilates? When I started doing Pilates back in the […]

The Teaser tends to be a challenging exercise for almost everyone when they start doing Pilates. It also remains a big challenge for many people well into their practice. If you want to do a better Teaser (or even master it,) you’re going to need four things: practice, strength, patience, and body awareness.  What a […]

Are you competitive or like to train for races? If so, you know how important it is to avoid racing injuries so you can perform your best on race day. It takes months of planning, training, and sometimes sacrifices to make it across the finish line, most of which centers around the sport itself. But […]

Do you ever get neck pain during Pilates? My neck often felt sore and overworked for years when I first started doing Pilates. While some soreness from strengthening your neck is normal in the beginning, constant neck pain is not. What can I say? I’m stubborn sometimes! There are several reasons you may get neck […]

I love that Pilates is designed for everybody and every body. It means that whether you find Pilates easy or hard, there is a variation to help you do the exercises and build your abilities to keep progressing. But what is it that makes certain movements so challenging, while others seem so easy? The answer […]

When I meet with new or potential clients, many want to know if they are ready to do Pilates. As in, are they in good enough shape to start doing the difficult, acrobatic movements that they see thin, strong people doing on the internet? I’ve also had new clients show up who expected and wanted […]

Just because they’re called runner’s injuries it doesn’t necessarily mean that you got it from running. Well, you did… but you didn’t. Let me explain myself. There are many common “runner’s injuries” that can occur, like plantar fasciitis, shin splints, IT band syndrome, runner’s knee, and Achilles tendonitis to name just a few. Yes, you […]

Sometimes, I look back and wonder why I started working in the fitness industry. I have a deep passion for Pilates now, and I feel so grateful that I can make a positive difference in someone’s life, but that wasn’t why I started teaching in the first place. Honestly, being a fitness instructor was a […]

This month marks the tenth anniversary of the March MATness social media campaign that’s meant to bring the Pilates community together by sharing the original Pilates mat work. Whether you want to follow me this month on Instagram or join yourself, it’s a lot of fun.  What is March MATness? Benjamin Dengenhardt of 360° Pilates […]

If you’re serious about improving your running and lessening the associated aches and pains, you need to do more than just run. There are certain things that runners especially need to focus on to counteract the repetitive movements and correct the imbalances that running creates. The best workout for runners is going to include strength […]

I really wish I could shout from the rooftops that you don’t need to be flexible to do Pilates! I hear and see the fear in new or potential clients all the time; they’re nervous to try because they have an image in their mind that Pilates is for people who are already fit, strong, […]

If you don’t do Pilates regularly, you may wonder how you’ll feel with consistent practice. Over the past fifteen years of teaching Pilates, I’ve learned that it’s usually when someone stops doing Pilates that they notice how much it has been helping them. That’s probably because Pilates helps your body move better and with more […]

Plantar fasciitis can be incredibly painful and uncomfortable. I’ve had it three times in my life, and the first two times it was “cured” by wearing orthotics. The last time it flared up was a few years ago and it was the worst of the three. This time around, though, I learned that Pilates can […]

I often wish that I’d started Pilates much earlier in life. Knowing now that I can prevent back pain with Pilates, I could have avoided a lot of agony over the years. Have you ever had a really sore back? You know the kind I’m talking about; the constant aching and shooting pain when you […]