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Recently, I had my teacher trainees pick their favourite Joseph Pilates quote. He was a very smart man, and they all had difficulty choosing just one. In the end, the one that we ended up choosing for discussion was this: Patience and persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate successful accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavor. […]

I often get asked what muscles a certain exercise works, or what muscles a client should be feeling. That’s a tough one to answer, because Pilates is designed to work your full body. It’s pretty common to focus on the big muscle groups like your quads or biceps; I used to be the same!  When […]

It’s well-known that Pilates can strengthen your core, which most people associate with their abs. Yes, the abdominal muscles are part of your core, but it also includes your sides, back, pelvic floor, hip flexors, and glutes. These are the muscles that hold you up, support your spine, and stabilize your hips and pelvis. Some […]