Sheppard Method Pilates Blog

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 […]

Core Strength and a Balanced Body Core strength has become a veritable buzzword in the fitness world in the last few years. But it can be difficult to understand exactly what is meant when experts refer to the core, and what the actual benefits of a strong balanced body can mean for you. In today’s […]

If You’re Sedentary at Work, Private Pilates Can Help Working in an office and being sedentary all day can have detrimental effects on your health. To counteract these effects, it’s important to regularly engage in physical activity. Private Pilates is an especially beneficial exercise option for office workers. Today in the Sheppard Method Pilates blog, […]