All About Pilates

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 […]

Amazing Benefits of Pilates Exercises No Other Exercise Comes Close To the Benefits of Pilates Why Pilates Exercises Are So Different Pilates is now one of the most popular fitness methods worldwide. Though many, including  the medical community recognize its health benefits, it’s surprising how few people fully understand just how different Pilates exercises are. You are about to […]

We Apply These Principles to Every Pilates Exercise First Let’s Look At the 6 Principles Accepted by the Entire Pilates Community Several principles guide each and every Pilates exercise whether we use Pilates machines or a mat. Joseph Pilates did not mention these, but subsequent instructors have articulated them as a teaching aid. Here are the 6 commonly accepted principles – […]

Joseph Pilates Is the Einstein of Fitness! Mary Bowen Reveals New Facts About Pilates Joseph Pilates believed that poor health is rooted in bad posture, shallow breathing, and a lack of physical exercise. He created unique exercises and equipment which now have worldwide popularity and nearly 100 years of proven effectiveness. No other exercise technique delivers […]

A Quick and Concise Explanation of What Pilates Is – And Isn’t! So Many Benefits From One Exercise Method! So what’s all the buzz about Pilates (puh-LAH-teez)? What is it? And what can it do for you? Quite simply it’s a unique exercise method developed by Joseph Pilates, the Einstein of fitness, nearly 100 years ago. […]