No equipment or gym needed! Just a soft surface and enough room to get down on the floor and move your arms and legs unobstructed! These 5 are among Joe Pilates’ original classic 34 mat exercises which he created 100 years ago! They are also among the Pilates exercises done by nearly all pro athletes […]
Excellent Example of How Attention to Small Details Can Work Wonders! I generally have a hard time with Pilates instructors who get into stuff like this and get off the basic task of just teaching the exercises and keeping it simple! But I love this article – a teacher explaining how her attention to the […]
Here’s a brief review of the chemicals in your exercise mat, why thicker is better, why velcro straps are a pain, and much more. Ever wonder what that smell is? Confused by plastic vs rubber? How about natural fibers? What’s TPE and PVC? What are phthalates? What’s safe for kids and pets? You’ll be very, […]
10-minute Workout Fusion of Pilates and Belly Dancing! The creative combination of Pilates and other exercise methods continues with this newest contribution! It’s wonderful! Try it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A70IW7KC2mo Brett Miller’s Trick for Mastering this Difficult Exercise For those who love the mat exercises, you know that the Boomerang is the most difficult Pilates exercise. It’s not […]
This is an excellent demonstration of one of the few Pilates props that we endorse, the ‘Magic Circle.’ Interestingly this was the very first Pilates prop invented by Joseph Pilates himself to give advanced students more challenge, understanding how our muscles get used to any activity and need a change to continue to get stronger. […]
I sure am! And it seems that daily we hear of adverse effects from the overuse of energy drinks. So how about a quick, healthy and highly effective workout drink containing all-natural ingredients with proven performance-enhancing qualities? This smoothie recipe by the ‘Juicing Expert’ for About.com does just that. All the ingredients are proven by […]
