Health
Pilates Style
Quick And Easy Bites To Power Up Your Workouts
In her new cookbook, Cook to Thrive, Olympic swimmer (and Pilates devotee) Natalie Coughlin opens up about a secondary passion: cooking. Over the course of her celebrated career as a three-time gold medalist (not to mention nine other silver and bronze wins), she’s learned a thing or two about prepping food for optimal performance. These quick and easy bites will power up your workouts— and your taste buds, too.
5 min |
March - April 2019
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How Pilates Got An Injured Young Athlete Back On Track
After a season-ending meniscus tear, the method helped this highschool junior chase his dream of breaking the record for the 100-meter dash.
2 min |
July - August 2018
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9 Habits Breast Cancer Experts Want You to Know
See what those in the know - from oncologists and breast surgeons to Pilates instructors and survivors - are doing to reduce their risk of this deadly disease.
8 min |
September - October 2015
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9 Ways To Eat Your Way To An Immunity-Boosting Diet
What you eat can keep you cold - and flu-free all winter - and fight disease better than anything in your medicine cabinet.
8 min |
November - December 2015
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BASI Turns 30!
On May 18, 350 people, from more than 40 countries descended on BASI’s hometown of Newport Beach, CA, for the Learn From the Leaders conference, which was also a celebration of the company’s 30th anniversary.
1 min |
July - August 2019
Pilates Style
How Pilates Put Emilie On The Path To Physical-And Mental-Recovery
Emilie Miller, 39, spent years suffering from anxiety and depression after a traumatic assault. Pilates offered her a path to recovery, both physically and mentally.
9 min |
July - August 2019
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Tips To Open Up Your Entire Body
Although the mat and Reformer are a quintessential part of the Pilates repertoire, the auxiliary apparatus are just as essential. When it comes to opening the body, the Ladder Barrel might just be ahead of the curve.
9 min |
July - August 2019
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An Unexpected Lifesaver
Kelly Roberts, 40, discovers that her decades-long Pilates practice may have kept her out of a wheelchair.
8 min |
May - June 2019
Pilates Style
Instant Happiness Hacks
As pilates practitioners, we’re well aware of the power the mind has over
3 min |
May - June 2019
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Get Integrated (And Stay That Way All Day)
In just 15 minutes, you can work every muscle in your body to achieve the ultimate goal in Pilates: full-body connection throughout your daily life.
9 min |
May - June 2019
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Serving Special Populations
One way to diversify your client base and increase your studio’s bottom line is to offer private sessions and group classes that target specific groups. These five teachers implemented successful programming based on the needs of their local communities. Here’s how they did it.
7 min |
July - August 2019
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The Case For Homework
The best way to become a star Pilates pupil—whether you’re a beginner or pro—is to implement a daily athome routine.
9 min |
May - June 2017
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From Farm to Fork
Shopping at a local farmers’ market is one of the best ways to improve your diet and your overall health.
4 min |
September - October 2016
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Ready. Set. Dance!
Dance cardio is taking the fitness world by storm; but can it jazz up your Pilates practice?
9 min |
September - October 2016
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Discovering the Fountain of Youth
When a 50-year-old lawyer named David Freeman first tried Pilates 21 years ago, he had no idea it would heal a debilitating back injury, lead him to a new career and transform his life.
8 min |
September - October 2016
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Parring the Course
She’s had two knee replacements, but you won’t find this grandmother in a rocking chair, thanks to Pilates.
8 min |
July - August 2016
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Align Your Spine
Joseph Pilates famously wrote, “You are only as old as your spine.” Keep it in check—and your back pain-free!—with this 10-minute series that promotes mobility, circulation and a long healthy life.
2 min |
July - August 2016
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Fit Mom Forever
Forget #momfail! You can take care of baby and yourself with this super-quick self-care routine that will help you build strength and awareness—not an achin’ back! While we can’t promise you’ll feel like you’ve had a full night’s sleep, this Magic Circle series can be done anytime, anywhere, even if nap time ends up being catnap time. Is there anything you can’t do, Momma?
3 min |
July - August 2016
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Making a Splash
A new breed of aqua-cardio classes is gaining popularity. Pilates fans are finding they’re a great way to round out their practice, especially now that it’s pool weather. Bust out the swim cap.
7 min |
July - August 2016
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A Lifetime In Motion
A protégée of Eve Gentry, Suzanne Gutterson is the personification of the power of Pilates: Now 90, she shows no signs of slowing down.
8 min |
January - February 2017
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The Horse That Became a Unicorn
Fans know that Pilates can transform human lives; it turns out its magic also works on horses.
2 min |
May - June 2017
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How to Be Healthier By Tomorrow
You can feel better, have more energy and improve your long-term health in the next 24 hours with these super-doable tips, tweaks and advice.
6 min |
May - June 2017
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I went through Pilates teacher training… but I don't want to be a teacher.
These people are so mad for the method, they got certified to teach, even though they don’t plan on becoming instructors.
8 min |
May - June 2017
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The Hoop-La About Pilates
Don’t let the sparkle and spangles fool you—the Knicks City Dancers are as fit as the ballers.
1 min |
September - October 2017
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Pilates Saved My Life
When JoAnn Smith, 65, suffered an unimaginable loss, Pilates provided a lifeline.
8 min |
November - December 2017
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I'm Thankful For...
Shifting your mind-set to one of gratitude has the power to transform every aspect of your life.
6 min |
November - December 2017
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I Do Pilates. Do I Need To Hit The Weight Room, Too?
We asked Pilates teachers with experience in a variety of other modalities if method fans should also strength-train.
6 min |
November - December 2017
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Girl, Unbowed
Born with a rare form of rickets, 45-year-old Heather Crosby’s childhood was shattered by a series of excruciating—and unsuccessful— surgeries. But after she met Romana Kryzanowska, everything changed.
9 min |
March - April 2018
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Pilates With Puppies
Alexis Miller, owner of Cisco Pilates in Asheville, NC, discovered a great new way to up the fun factor of her mat classes: inviting furry friends from the local humane society to join her human students.
2 min |
March - April 2018
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Turning The Tables
When a tumor on her spinal cord left her paralyzed from the chest down, Pilates teacher Susan Wilson, 58, relied on the method to get back on her feet.
9 min |