Different Pilates schools have different sets of guiding principles. I like to start with these three, which are easy to remember as ABC, they are: Alignment Breathing Centring Joseph Pilates used six: Precision Breathing Centring Control Coordination Flowing Movements He did not mention alignment, but I think that this is covered within the principle of … More Basic Principles

In a recent article The Diet And Beauty Secrets That Charlize Theron Lives By, Charlize admits to being a Pilates junkie, saying: “It’s totally changed my body.” When it comes to physical activity and cheat days, she says: “I’m always calculating my activity. If I haven’t been moving a lot, I can’t eat a lot. … More Pilates celebs: Charlize Theron

Instead of your Joe Wicks, Les Mills On Demand, latest Celeb bandwagon, Peloton, go find the instructors who support you week in, week out. The instructors who ask how your day’s been… The instructors who ask how the kids/family are… The instructors who give you help and advice at the drop of a hat… The … More Support your Local Instructor

Thank you for completing the brief survey included with your annual renewal forms. I’ve collated your responses in this post. I’ve paraphrased your answers to keep them anonymous. The average difficulty ratings that you gave for your classes were: Monday 9.15am 5.7 Monday 6pm 7.0 Monday 7pm 6.0 Monday 8pm 6.6 You said that the … More Survey Responses 2021

In July, 1960s fashion icon Twiggy, told Lorraine Kelly on Good Morning Britain, that facials every six months, Pilates and looking after her children and grandchildren helped “keep her together.” I’m doing Pilates, which I love but I’m not that high maintenance Viewers shared Lorraine’s amazement, saying Twiggy looked incredible her age. Read more from … More Pilates celebs: Twiggy

My ability to do the exercise routine slowly but continuously improved from session to session. I was getting stronger. I was moving better, and my posture was improving. I was enjoying the feeling of wellbeing. John Howard Steel, from his book Caged Lion

Caged Lion is a book by John Howard Steel, who knew Joseph Pilates personally. It tells the story of how John started doing Pilates, then called Contrology, and how he got to know the man himself. When Joseph Pilates died, John was part of a small group who kept the exercise method alive. At the … More Books: Caged Lion

Plantar fasciitis is a term that has come to be used for general heel pain. There are over 40 conditions which might cause heel pain, but only some of these are due to damage, such as tearing, fraying or crushing, to the plantar fascia. This is the thick tissue that runs underneath your foot connecting … More Plantar Fasciitis

In 2015 Lady Gaga used Pilates as part of her rehabilitation after surgery. In 2017 she had to cancel a tour due to the severe pain caused by fibromyalgia and again turned to Pilates as part of her recovery along with yoga.