Why is stretching so important? Why is it considered by fitness research as one of the three kinds of essential exercise critical for everyone’s health? And why are Pilates stretches unique? After decades of teaching and practicing many kinds of stretching methods, I’ve concluded that no matter what kind of stretching you do – yoga, gymnastics, […]
Core strength effects the entire body. Pro athletes know that core strength significantly improves performance. Physical therapists know that core strength eliminates most back problems. This brief article describes just exactly why core strength is so transformative, and why Pilates does it better than any other exercise method. Have a look! The Concept of the […]
Thank you to Leslie Barker with The Dallas Morning News for this profile of an extraordinary Pilates instructor. It is our health mantra: keep exercising! This octogenarian is a true testament to that! Although exercise has been a constant for her, she also teaches Pilates! A cancer survivor, she gives classes to those dealing with the […]
It’s understandable why this myth is so persistent. Class participants are mostly women. So are instructors and Pilates gym owners. But a closer look at the Pilates world reveals that though Pilates attracts more women, women are not the focus. In fact, at the pro sports level there are probably more men than women since […]