Reformed For Life

How’s Wendy Williams doin’? Happy, energetic and fit—and 50 pounds lighter—thanks to Pilates and a healthy lifestyle.

My Favorite Cardio Workout

From kettle bells to rebounding, six Pilates instructors share their favorite heart-pumping activities—and how these anything-but boring workouts improve their practice.

What Would Happen If We Focused On All The Amazing Things Our Bodies Could Do

What would happen if we focused on all the amazing things our bodies could do—hit a baseball, hike Machu Picchu, do a Teaser—versus obsessing about what they look like?

Benjamin Degenhardt's 360° Pilates Education Platform

Fascinated by the history of his fellow German, Benjamin Degenhardt took a deep dive into Joseph Pilates’ archive to develop his 360° Pilates education platform and the ever-popular March MATness social media campaign.

Joe's Return To Life On The Isle Of Man

Mo Sherring was the first person to teach Pilates on the Isle of Man since Joseph Pilates was released from the Knockaloe internment camp 100 years ago. Here, she shares how she helps keep his legacy alive on the island she calls “the true spiritual home of Pilates.”

Achieving Serenity

Although mindfulness has been around for millennia, it’s more important than ever in today’s tech-obsessed age. Not only will it help you feel more connected to your body (and benefit your Pilates practice), but research has shown that it’ll put you on the fast track to peace and happiness.

10 Tools For Your Mindfulness Toolkit

Want to get started collecting? Read on for our experts’ mindfulness-based suggestions and techniques.

Maintaining The Legacy

Cynthia Shipley, a Dance Theater of Harlem alum, found a new passion when she began studying Pilates with Romana Kryzanowska.

Awesome Feel-The-Burn Moves

Up the ante on your balance, strength and flexibility with a dance-inspired workout that brings a Pilates foundation to barre work. All you need is a resistance band for these feel-the-burn moves— there’s no barre required!

Why Going On Vacation Alone Help You To Renew, Recharge And Refocus

Going on vacation by yourself can be the perfect opportunity to renew, recharge and reconnect with yourself. Here, four Pilates teachers who ventured out solo describe their dream trips—and how taking time for themselves made a difference in every aspect of their lives, including their Pilates practice.

What Happens When You Stop Listening To The Critical Voices In Your Head

In this excerpt from her latest book, This Messy Magnificent Life, Geneen Roth explains what happens when you stop listening to the critical voices in your head.

Emotional Rescue

Pilates helped Lucie Becus say #timesup to her abusive husband.

Secrets Of Successful Studio Owners

Whether you hope to someday own a mini empire of studios bearing your name, or just want to make your business more profitable, you’ll benefit from these winning strategies.