Every once in a while, I get one of those “ah ha!” moments where I understand something about Pilates in a deeper way. And you know, even after 12 years of pilates practice, I find that reviewing the basics really benefits my practice. So I’d like to share with you an “oldie but goodie”  — [...]

Anne Gillman, a Vice President for Incomm, schedules her pilates lessons into her weekly calendar and gives them priority, just like any other appointment. Anne is a perfect example of “no excuses” when it comes to getting her workouts in. Despite her busy travel schedule, she regularly attends Pilates 2 – 5 times per week (she [...]

April is just around the corner! The beautiful weather and longer days are an ideal invitation to increase physical activity.  April is a good time to check in with yourself to see if you are getting the results you’re looking for from your  fitness program. Here are Four Ways to Get Back on Track: Put [...]

Well, Kelly added up the total planking minutes for our plank participants. The “Before Minutes” are almost 14 hours.  And the “Goal Minutes” are almost 25 hours. That’s like holding a plank continuously for an entire day! I had no idea how strong you all are.  I am so impressed.   And happy for you. [...]

People ask me all the time if Pilates will help them lose weight. While Pilates isn’t the biggest calorie burner on the planet, regular practice will help you succeed in the weight loss arena, when combined with a nutrition program and a cardio routine. This article is fantastic in explaining why that is. http://www.pilatestutor.com/pdf/get-back-in-shape-with-stott-pilates.pdf I’ll [...]

People who know me say that I get really carried away with exercise sometimes.  I like to think of it as staying informed about the latest research, new training methods and fancy gadgets.  Sometime I do get overwhelmed with all of the information and possibilities that are out there. So I made a resolution this [...]

How the gift of self-care can be the best gift you give yourself this year This article originally appeared in Atlanta Daybook Pa-lahtees, is that a new latte? Pa-lahtees, Pa-lease! If you’re at all familiar with Pilates, you may be thinking, “The last thing I want is to strap my ankles into cables and have [...]

STOTT PILATES exercises help both men and women develop optimal strength, flexibility, endurance and posture, without building bulk or stressing joints. The perfect complement to cardiovascular exercise, athletic training or rehabilitation, STOTT PILATES exercises help you tone your body, feel revitalized, and move with ease. Download this free report and learn how Pilates can change the [...]