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Whether you’re new to Pilates or a seasoned teacher, our blog shares practical tips, detailed guides, and thoughtful discussions to help you move better, feel stronger, and enjoy every part of your day — from your morning coffee to your next travel adventure. We bring you clear explanations and real-world advice that make Pilates approachable and rewarding.
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I had been teaching fitness classes for about 10 years when this “new trend” called Pilates started popping up all over the place. Gyms and Recreation Centres started adding Pilates classes to their schedules. The manager of the gym I worked at, left to open up a Pilates studio. And I was curious about what […]
I think about this all of the time. Does it really have to be hard to stay fit? Unfortunately, it seems to be very common for people to think this way. I have worked with the fitness industry since the early 1990s and hear the same reasons why getting fit and stay fit is so […]
Do men do Pilates? Yes, yes, yes! In fact, one-third of my clientele is male. Did they all come to Pilates feeling excited and confident in their abilities to bend, flex, twist and balance? Absolutely not! Most of them came with the encouragement of their spouses or a medical professional. Almost all of them had […]
TODAY Today I received a notification on my b.PILATES & FITNESS Facebook page from my first “business” mentor, Barb Dales. HOW I FIRST MET BARB I remember this lady in long leggings and a turtleneck (in the days of thong body suits) attending a Hi-Lo aerobics class in front of me at my gym. She […]
It’s amazing how Pilates proves to be life-changing. How often do you complain about your back feeling tight and sore? Mike lived with a sore back for years. Now, if you ask his wife and daughters, they will tell you that he doesn’t complain anymore. His wife, Francine, had been attending Pilates classes with […]
It’s nearing the end of November, leading into very exciting and busy times. The Winter holiday preparations have begun, our stores are decked with Christmas decorations, and craft sales and Christmas parties are happening. All of this can feel so overwhelming that fitting in time for yourself can seem near impossible. BUT…as the […]
I’d like to introduce you to one of my Pilates teachers. Veronica McClurg is a passionate teacher who truly strives to help each and every one of her clients to feel and move better. She is a teacher of teachers, a mentor to many, and always a student herself. She has studied and certified […]
When you first start practicing Pilates everything is new. Getting familiar with the exercises and general set of the equipment is a big part of the progress you will make. Then progress will slow down some and be less evident. You will definitely have exercises that challenge you more than you might like. You could […]
I’m back from Momentum Fest 2018, slightly fatigued, but full of energy and motivation. Everyone I have seen since arriving home has asked, “So, how was Momentum Fest?” The first word that comes to mind every time is, “FUN!” Fun is a simple description of how all the elements of Momentum Fest felt […]
