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Surprising Bone Health Statistics for Men and Preventative Measures to Consider

Statistics on Men's Bone Health We read a recent study on men's bone health and were so alarmed at the statistics; we wanted to provide information, related to osteoporosis and loss of bone mass density, to help build awareness and assist in ... [...] Read more

5 Tips to Get Your Pilates Website Ranked on Page One of Google

We've written before about things you can do to ensure your Pilates business is found online.  A few things have changed since then, and we want to make sure you have the necessary information to make sure you can get your Pilates website ranked ... [...] Read more

The Apple Cue

The "Apple Cue" We all want to beat gravity by standing up straighter and have awesome posture.  If you are a Pilates enthusiast, then you definitely have this on your radar! It may come easier to those that have movement backgrounds ... [...] Read more

How To Get Started in Pilates....

Getting Started in Pilates Pilates - How you can get started.... Find a good teacher This is imperative! 1-1 or group classes? Mat work or studio? Two very big questions and the answers may depend on what is available to you locally, your ... [...] Read more

Response to Why so Many Pilates Teachers are Out of Shape

We shared another article on the FB page that admittedly was likely going to cause a bit of a controversy.  It offered opinions related to a Pilates instructors fitness level.  It also for some suggested that preconceived notions were ... [...] Read more

Is there a difference between the Pilates ‘Methods'

We shared an article on our FB page that talked about the difference between Pilates and Stott Pilates.  We received multiple comments that indicated the author may have missed the mark on this story.  As a result, we followed up with those who ... [...] Read more

Strengthening the Pelvic Floor by Activating the Kinetic Chain

The Pelvic Floor and the Kinetic Chain The body functions in a rhythm, each piece perfectly coordinating with the other, and the pelvic floor is no exception. It’s certainly not a standalone muscle that needs only kegels to become stronger. That ... [...] Read more

Shop Small

Order some great products from our PilatesPal Providers: Fun and Stylish Pilates foot-wear, etc. most under $15:                          TUCKETTS CLICK ... [...] Read more

Opposition: The ‘Other’ Direction.

A blog post posted on behalf of one our Pilates pals, Marie-Claire Prettyman - The Movement Specialist I have worked with the human body for nearly 20 years; in the water, as a Swimming Coach and Aqua Teacher, on land as a Personal Trainer ... [...] Read more

Hollowing vs. Bracing?

Joan Breibart discusses hollowing vs bracing with Marika Molnar In her video description she writes, "It seems crazy now, but in the 60s and 70s those of us who were Pilates clients would practice squeezing our butts and doing posterior ... [...] Read more