The Life and Legacy of Joseph Pilates
Joseph Pilates was born in 1883 in Germany. As a child, he suffered from numerous ailments and conditions. As a consequence of this, Pilates made a commitment to overcoming them—an…
Pilates “Machines”: Mat, Reformer, Pilates Chair, and Pilates Tower
In classical Pilates, the apparatus plays a vital role in enhancing your practice. Each piece of equipment has a specific purpose, helping you deepen your control, strength, flexibility, and overall…
Pilates Reformer Exercises for Beginners
Following up from our previous post about the order of the Pilates exercises, let’s take a look at the moves you’ll learn as a new Pilates enthusiast in our studio:…
The Order of Pilates Exercises: Why It’s Important and How It Sets You Up for Success
Joseph Pilates created a specific order for the Mat and Reformer workout. When we first learn the exercises, we might feel that we randomly move from one exercise to the…
Pilates Principles: What is a Pilates Workout
Pilates Principles: What It Means to Do Pilates and What You Should Feel During a Workout Although Joseph Pilates may not have stated a set of Principles himself in his…
What is Pilates? Discover the origins of Pilates
WHAT IS PILATES? The Pilates System was originally referred by his creator (Joseph Pilates) as Contrology -although it was also popular for people to say "We are at Pilates'".- In…