It is logical, isn’t it? To side-bend for scoliosis? After all, if you see a curve in the upper back, or thoracic spine, that side-bends to the right, doesn’t it make perfect sense to reverse that by side-bending to the left? Yes, it makes perfect sense. And I’ve done it too, but here’s why it […]

Excellent Pilates Video Instruction Using the Ball Tracey Mallett is an excellent Pilates instructor. And this is an excellent video – great sound and light and color. Tracy teaches well with no unnecessary cues, no breathing techniques – Pilates instruction the way we like it, the way Joe Pilates taught; the way it should be! […]

How to Get a Bikini Body With 9 Exercises! This really works! You can lose weight and develop flat abs in only a few short weeks, but only a few exercise methods can do this. Pilates mat exercises are the most effective. Used by professional athletes and celebrities, and prescribed by physical therapists, and nearly […]

Bob has been honored to be a student of Mary and long time friend. This is the first of a many-part interview held at Mary’s Northampton, MA residence in the fall of 2016. This interview first appeared on PilatesIntel.com in early January of 2017. Mary Bowen, one of only 2 active Pilates Elders, graciously carved some time […]

Another fine video from POP Pilates. This time the focus is on the best and briefest Pilates workout to tone the thighs. It’s only a 6-minute workout and no equipment needed so you can do this anywhere and anytime. AND it burns! Take a look! If you are short on time and want to tone […]

Great 21-minute video to cleanse the body of holiday excesses! Jessica Valant is a licensed physical therapist and Certified Pilates Instructor. She is the owner of Harmony Pilates & Physical Therapy in Hawaii. Here she presents a great video Pilates exercise routine to naturally detox and restore the body. I’ve tried this and it really […]