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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 […]
When you walk into most Pilates studios, you’ll notice that there are all kinds of different machines, or apparatuses. I’ve been sharing about many of the apparatuses you might come across, including the reformer, tower, wunda chair, spine corrector, magic circle, 2×4, and toe gizmo. In addition to these, there are a variety of Pilates […]
The Magic Circle goes by many names, including Fit Circle, Spring Circle, and Pilates Ring. If you ask some of my clients, however, they may call it the Circle of Death or the Torture Wheel. Most people have a love-hate relationship with this apparatus because it really makes you feel the burn. Once in a […]
We are making our way through all of the apparatus in this blog series, and next up is the Pilates apparatus for the feet. In fact, there are three of them! Much like the other apparatuses, the ones for your feet work out your whole body when you’re using them correctly. Our feet do so […]
In this series introducing you to the Pilates apparatuses, we have made our way through most of the big ones: the reformer, tower, chairs, and mat. But did you know there are smaller apparatuses, too? The Pilates spine corrector is one of them, and one most of my clients love. This apparatus is a half-barrel […]
The Wunda Chair is the most commonly known chair apparatus that Joseph Pilates designed. It’s the one that I have in my studio but there are two others: the High Chair and the Armchair, both of which are on my wish list. Joseph Pilates thought the Chair would be the perfect apparatus for everyone to […]
To continue the apparatus blog series, it’s time to talk about the Pilates reformer. (Read about the mat and the tower in previous posts.) More people are learning about this “machine” called the reformer, but it isn’t a new apparatus by any means. Joseph H. Pilates invented and designed the reformer, and got a patent […]
Each week I’ve been sharing information about an apparatus in the Pilates studio. Last week it was the Pilates mat (or mats – since you can use either a yoga mat or an upholstered Pilates mat). I want to talk about mat Pilates just a little bit more before we move on to another apparatus […]
Next up in helping you get to know the Pilates apparatuses is the mat! Pilates mat work can most definitely be done on a yoga mat and often is, when you’re doing a Pilates class in an open space like a yoga studio, gym, hall, outdoor space, or conference centre. You may find that a […]
The Pilates Tower is a favourite of many clients, but one that isn’t as well known as, say, the reformer. I have people asking all the time if b.Pilates & Fitness has reformers. The answer is yes, we do have reformers in the studio… but we also have a whole lot of other equipment – […]
If you’ve so much as mentioned “Pilates” near your computer or phone, I’m sure you’re seeing ads for “Wall Pilates”. As an instructor, I’ve probably been asked at least once a week if I’ve seen the ads. I’ve only sort of clicked through the ads, so I can’t comment on their version of how to […]
Everyone has their own personal favourite exercises they could do every workout, while there are others they would happily skip. As a personal trainer and Pilates teacher, I’m pretty familiar with the most common ones (burpees, I’m looking at you!), but once in a while someone surprises me. Top 10 Least Favourite Exercises Below are […]
Do you want to become a Pilates teacher? If you’ve already started to search for information, it can definitely be overwhelming. I’m going to simplify things for you and outline some of the options so you can feel more confident on your path to teaching Pilates. Choose Your Own Path There are a lot of […]
Do you want to balance better? Like on your tiptoes? Or what about on one foot… Or your elbow, on your backside, or your shoulder blades and the back of your head? We balance in all of these ways (and more!) in Pilates. There is a lot of balance work in Pilates because it helps […]
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