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Do You Need a Strong Core to Start Pilates? An Honest Answer
No, you don't need a strong core to start Pilates — the method builds one from wherever you're starting, not…
The Pilates Toning Balls: What They Add and When to Skip Them
Toning balls add a light layer of resistance to a handful of classical Pilates exercises. Here is what they do…
Pilates for Triathletes: What It Can Do for Your Swim, Bike, and Run
Triathlon trains three sports and skips the thing that connects them. An honest look at what Pilates can and can't…
Mommy Thumb After Birth: What Pilates Can (and Can't) Do
Mommy thumb won't be cured by Pilates alone, but smart grip changes and shoulder work can ease the load while…
Pilates for Hip Bursitis: What Helps and What to Avoid
Hip bursitis and Pilates can coexist, if you know which moves help the glutes and which ones just add pressure…
What Does Contrology Mean? Pilates' Original Name Explained
Contrology was Joseph Pilates's original name for his method, and it means exactly what it sounds like: control.
Does a Pilates Reformer Fit Every Body Size? An Honest Answer
A classical instructor's honest look at whether standard Pilates reformers fit every body size, and what makers already built to…
Pilates for Boxers: What It Can Do for Your Punch Power and Footwork
Pilates won't teach you to throw a jab, but it can build the core transfer and balance that make your…
Pilates After a Perineal Tear or Episiotomy: What Actually Helps
Perineal tears and episiotomies heal on their own timeline. Here is when it is actually safe to return to Pilates,…
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Pilates vs. Yoga: 9 Real Differences Every Beginner Should Know
Pilates and yoga get lumped together because they both involve mats and breathing. But they have different origins, different goals, and produce different results. Here are nine real differences that matter for choosing between…
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