Sheppard Method Pilates Blog

A Balanced Body: How the Magic Circle Can Help If you hang around the Pilates community long enough, you will inevitably hear talk on something called the Magic Circle. Due to the Magic Circle quite literally existing since the beginning of Pilates, it is easy to forget the role it plays in helping to create […]

Finding the Right Pilates Studio Physical fitness is often put off because we can’t seem to find the right gym or studio. Whether it be because of lackluster facilities or annoying gym mates, it isn’t easy finding a spot that is the right fit for you. Finding a Pilates studio is no different, and finding […]

Pilates for Weight Lifters: Maintaining a Balanced Body Weightlifting and Pilates are two things that don’t often get mentioned together in the same sentence. The stigmas surrounding both exercises often prevent any mingling of the two. However, when it comes to weightlifters and even more specifically with athletes, Pilates is a great equalizer that will […]

#1 – Before Becoming a Pilates Instructor, Joseph Pilates Originally Earned a Living as a Professional Boxer Joseph was always interested in creating healthy balanced bodies after being born as a sickly child. Before he became the famous inventor and original Pilates instructor, he made a living staying active and fit. In fact, his first […]

Maintaining a Balanced Body: Easy Exercises for your Car Getting stuck in traffic is always frustrating. It is even worse when you are already on a time crunch and do not have time to make it to a Pilates studio. Instead of being frustrated in traffic, spend some time and energy inserting a little bit […]

The Pilates Reformer or the Mat? Finding the Pilates Method for You With the wide range of Pilates practices available, it can be a bit overwhelming deciding on the method that is best for you. This includes choosing the equipment that you start out on. Many Pilates newbies are unsure whether to start out with […]