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The Pilates Ring (Magic Circle): What It Adds and How to Choose One
A practical look at what the Pilates ring actually adds, which style is worth buying, and the mistakes that turn…
Does Pilates Improve Your Vertical Jump? What the Research Actually Shows
The research on Pilates and vertical jump is thin and mostly negative. Here's what it actually found, and what Pilates…
Is There a Safe Heart Rate for Pilates in Pregnancy? An Honest Answer
There's no single heart-rate number for Pilates during pregnancy. Here's why ACOG dropped the old 140-bpm rule, and what to…
Pilates for Achilles Tendinopathy: What Helps and What to Avoid
A physiotherapist's honest look at which Pilates moves help Achilles tendinopathy, and which ones can quietly make it worse.
Can You Do Pilates if You're Overweight or Out of Shape? An Honest Answer
Can you do Pilates if you are overweight or out of shape? Yes. Here is what actually changes in the…
Megaformer vs. Reformer: What's Actually Different
A reformer and a Megaformer look alike but train very differently. Here's what actually separates classical Pilates from the Lagree…
Pilates for Soccer Players: What It Can Do for Your Hips, Core, and Agility
Pilates can sharpen a soccer player's hip and core control, but it won't build sprint speed or replace the strength…
Can Pilates Help With Gestational Diabetes? An Honest Answer
A pre/postnatal specialist looks at what the (thin) research says about Pilates and gestational diabetes, and how to exercise safely…
Pilates for Jumper's Knee: What Helps and What to Avoid
Patellar tendinopathy improves with graded loading, and Pilates can deliver it safely if you respect the tendon's pace and skip…
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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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