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The Benefit of Pilates for Menopausal Women

Ask any woman who has undergone it, and they’ll tell you that menopause is no walk in the park! At the onset of perimenopause and menopausal symptoms, women are 25% more likely to experience a decline in mental and physical health due to the various hormonal and physical changes our bodies go through during this […]

5 Ways Pilates Helps with Back Pain

Pilates Classes Can Help Back Pain Sufferers Studies have shown that back pain affects at least 80% of the population at some point, with 26% of U.S. adults suffering from low back pain at any given time. Rather than treating your chronic back pain with painkillers, back pain is completely treatable and preventable with regular […]

Is Pilates a Good Workout for Weight Loss?

Pilates for Weight Loss Pilates is traditionally a low-impact form of strength and resistance training that focuses on small movements to build muscle with a specific focus on the core. Pilates also incorporates stretching and breathwork to lengthen and tone muscles and promote overall wellness. Though Pilates can also be considered cardioexercise when using hybrid […]

Is Pilates Cardio or Strength Training?

Because regular Pilates practice is so beneficial to various aspects of health and wellness, a common question is what Pilates “counts” as, when it comes to type of exercise. To answer the age old question of whether Pilates is considered cardio or strength training, the answer is: yes, to both, but it depends! While Pilates […]

The Benefits of Adding Pilates to Your Weight Training Routine

How Pilates Can Increase Strength and Stability Pilates is a great addition to any fitness lover’s training regimen. Although the focus of Pilates is on the core muscles, it also helps to strengthen and stabilize all of the muscle groups. Pilates requires students to train not only their body but their breath and mind, as […]

What is the “Core” in Pilates?

The Focus on the Core in Pilates Pilates classes put a major emphasis on the core because of the important role it plays in keeping the body stable, healthy, and happy. The core is the powerhouse of the body, stabilizing the spine and pelvis while being the origin of most movements. A strong core is […]