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Today I was getting the magic circles out as clients were arriving for their class. As one sat down on her reformer she said, “You can put those away”. The next person arrived, saw the circle, and groaned. It makes me laugh that something so simple in design, that requires only the smallest of movement […]

After a long run, there’s nothing like a great stretch to relieve the inevitable tightness. I’ve been regularly running 10kms, half marathons, and marathons, along with trail running, for about fifteen years now, and these are my favourite Pilates exercises to do after a run.  No More Hobbling Around When I first started running more […]

A beautiful thing is happening in the studio these days. It’s something I’ve been dreaming of for a long time, and I’ve had to change the way I teach Pilates to make it happen. Can you guess what it is? It’s Pilates. Instead of my clients coming to class and going through the motions of […]

As my clients start to feel the benefits of Pilates creeping into their daily lives, they will often ask me how often they can do Pilates. Can you do it every day? Yes, you can. Should you do Pilates every day? Absolutely, if you want to. Can you come to the studio every day? Yes, […]

Most of my clients come to Pilates because they are suffering from some kind of pain. While some of them are recovering after an accident or surgery, the majority of the pain I see is a result of some kind of imbalance or misalignment in the body. Once you understand your pain and what’s causing […]

Pilates has changed my life in so many ways. One of the surprises is all the different people it’s brought into my life. Pilates is for everyone, and I’ve taught children as young as 12 up to adults in their early 80’s. No matter their age, every person who enters the Pilates studio teaches me […]

Can you guess the time of year when I have the most people cancelling classes due to injuries? It’s the same time of year when I have the most people coming to the studio with unusual back pain. You guessed it – it’s when the weather warms up and yard work season begins. Rather than […]

It’s well known that Pilates helps you to build a stronger core; I wrote about how Pilates does it in last week’s blog. But do you know why you need a strong core? I’ve got four good reasons for you – and none of them are about getting six-pack abs (you’re welcome!). 1. A Stronger […]

It’s well-known that Pilates strengthens your core. A strong core is essential in everything you do because it stabilizes your whole body from your head to your toes. When you have a strong, stable core you stand taller, are less prone to injuries, and even breathe better (seriously!). Every single exercise in Pilates strengthens and […]

It’s no secret that I love what Pilates does for me and so many others. While I don’t expect everyone to do or love Pilates, I do hope that everyone finds reasons to love movement in their own way. By regularly moving your body in all the ways it can bend, stretch, reach, and twist, […]

Not all Pilates studios are the same, which means finding the best Pilates studio for you may take a few tries. For example, if you’re looking for a large group class, mic’d up instructor, and pumping music, b.Pilates & Fitness is not a good fit.  And that’s okay! There are many options out there and […]

While Pilates is for everybody, everybody faces challenges in Pilates; even the instructors! I was at a Teacher Connect Workshop recently where each teacher shared an exercise or series of exercises they struggle with. Then they did the exercise while the other teachers observed and gave feedback on how they might modify something to make […]

I have always loved the feeling of working out, but even I have to work to stay consistent with my fitness practice. Just because I have a Pilates studio in my house doesn’t mean I always feel motivated to use it! No matter your personality type or goals, sometimes you simply need help to stay […]

Pilates is becoming more well known, which is wonderful! Thanks especially to social media, more people want to understand the Pilates method and are trying out all “types” of Pilates (more on that later). It’s taken me decades to unravel what Pilates is, and every year I seem to uncover something new or understand the […]

I have a full Pilates studio in my house, but I know that not everyone can be so lucky. Clients often ask me what the best at-home Pilates equipment is, so they can challenge themselves when they aren’t in the studio. The good news is that Pilates can be done almost anywhere, and there are […]