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.

An Unexpected Lifesaver

Kelly Roberts, 40, discovers that her decades-long Pilates practice may have kept her out of a wheelchair.

Instant Happiness Hacks

As pilates practitioners, we’re well aware of the power the mind has over

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.

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.

Good Morning To You!

Experts share their secrets for streamlining and speeding up your a.m. routine for a calmer, more productive start to your day.

How To Build A Tower Class

The Trap Table eiscalled the “Cadillac” for a reason—it has lots of bells and whistles— but when it comes to group classes, the Wall Tower is the perfect space-saving stand-in. This flowing, full-body workout minimizes equipment-setting changes to max ximize the benefits for your clients. Talk about a way to make your stud dio tower above the rest.

Arms On Fire

You’ll feel the burn in this quickie series for sleek, strong biceps, triceps and then some. You can do it anywhere, anytime—even with zero equipment—just in time for tank-top season.

For Climbing!

CLIMBING IS A FULL-BODY SP ORT IN WHICH THE CORE IS VITAL TO PUSHING LIMITS.

Skyping Sessions

While live streaming will never replace real-life Pilates sessions, instructors are utilizing the technology to expand the reach of their business.

Breathing Lessons

Classes in breathwork touting benefits ranging from increased vitality to mental clarity are a hot draw from coast to coast. Could controlled breathing take your Pilates practice to the next level?

Get Cooking

When the mercury rises, the last thing we want to do is dig into a heavy meal on most days (admittedly, sometimes, we just can’t resist that grill-marked burger and fries). These light bites from Cookie + Kate blogger Kathryne Taylor make the perfect small plates for your next backyard ’cue or picnic at the park, but we suggest doubling the recipes for next week’s lunch. (Sunday meal prep, check!)

7 Healthy Reasons To Put Meat On Your Menu

With the holidays approaching, it’s time to talk turkey—and roasts and prime rib. Does meat deserve its bad rap? We asked health and medical experts to break it down. Hint: Don’t pick up that Tofurky just yet!

This Board is Da Bomb

AT FIRST GLANCE , THE DA VINCI BODYBOARD, and its sturdy wooden platform with handles, straps, tubing and bands along the perimeter, looks like it belongs in the Pilates studio. So it didn’t come as a surprise to learn that the device, which broke into the U.S. market in 2013, was born with Pilates principles at the forefront.

Eat To Beat 100

Emulating the eating habits of the residents of “Blue Zones,” where people enjoy extraordinary longevity, can help you stay healthy at every age.

Lessons From a Teacher to Be

A Pilates apprentice spills the exercises that got her hooked on the method, plus how Pilates gave her the body she always wanted—inside and out.

Ruling Class

Making mat classes fun, dynamic and effective will help you attract clients and enhance your bottom line.

Back In The Saddle

After a lifetime on horseback, Brad Langenberg, 56, had injured his body so many times he’d lost count. Pilates is now giving him a shot at a pain-free life.

Bridge Orama

If you could choose just one exercise to do till the end of time, what would it be? For Madeline Black, it’s the Bridge. Here, she guides you through the movement, and a series of variations—some gentle, some challenging—to deeply strengthen your body anywhere, anytime.

Beyond Recycling

Studio owners around the world are exploring new ways to run environmentally conscious businesses—and they believe Joseph Pilates would approve.

From Farm to Fork

Shopping at a local farmers’ market is one of the best ways to improve your diet and your overall health.

Shifting Into High Gear

Pilates helps young cyclists in Tucson get more joy out of their ride.

Going Transcendent

Heard about the many benefits of mediation, but never been able to make it a habit? Transcendental meditation is easy to learn and stick to - and can even enhance your Pilates practice

Rough Terrain

Mountain biking fanatic Rebecca Phillippo’s life hit a major obstacle when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 36. Thanks to Pilates, she’s back in high gear.

The Ultimate Summer Salad

JUST BECAUSE IT’S THE SEASON TO BE CAREFREE doesn’t mean you should slack on your diet, since, come rain or shine, it plays a major role in your overall health.

Healing Your Core

Mariska Breland,42,learned about the power of pilates after discovering she had MS.But she got a whole new understanding when she was diagnosed with liver tumers.

Pilates Power

Lesly Levy taught aerobics, Spinning and yoga before discovering that Pilates combined them all in one neat little package.

13 Ways To Spring-Clean Your Space- And Mind

Practicing mindfulness to conquer clutter will not only give you a tidy, well-ordered space, but it will also help lower your stress levels and enhance your mental health.

A Little Breathing Space

There’s usually no good news after a diagnosis of ALS, but Cindi Dunckel, 44, has found a little respite thanks to Pilates.

A Little Breathing Space

There’s usually no good news after a diagnosis of ALS, but Cindi Dunckel, 44, has found a little respite thanks to Pilates.