It’s a problem. You can watch a video and then call yourself a Pilates teacher! There’s no law against it though most fitness centers will not let anyone teach without certification and insurance. But there’s certification and there’s certification! I, for instance, was trained by a Pilates Elder over many years before I ever started teaching, […]
Pregnancy Expert On the Benefits of Pilates Lauren McClerkin, PMa-CPT, TPI wrote this article that appeared in this months issue of Healthy Mom & Baby Magazine It’s a short and very informative look at the particularly helpful aspects of Pilates for improving the health not only of the pregnant mom but also her unborn child! […]
I was taught by one of the best, the Pilates Elder Mary Bowen. Only a few teachers who were taught directly by Joseph Pilates are still alive and Mary is one of them. As a testament to the marvelous benefits of Pilates, she looks decades younger than her 80-something age, and she’s as active as […]
After years of practicing and teaching fitness I’m struck by how few people, even doctors and health educators, know this basic truth about fitness. If I’d known about these essential exercises when I first developed a workout habit in my youth, I would have treated my body differently and avoided several injuries. What Are the Essential Exercises […]
If you’re looking for exercise you can do anywhere and anytime without equipment, classes, or a gym, you’ve finally found it! This article reviews the reasons why Pilates is unsurpassed among all the many options for home workouts! Home Workouts Are Best Without Equipment Pilates mat exercise is particularly suited for use at home or […]
Pilates is such a thrilling exercise method in the sense that it’s so good for anyone at any age and fitness level. Pro athletes use it. Physical therapists endorse it. Celebrities are wild about it. But did you know that Pilates is particularly helpful for the older body. Pat, below, who began Pilates at age […]