What Is the Core, Where Is It, and Why Is It So Important?! One of today’s leading Pilates instructors shows you just what and where the ‘core’ muscles are. Here, too, is a fascinating brief history of the concept of core strength. You’ll understand as never before why physical fitness begins with core conditioning, and […]
5 Surprising Reasons Pilates Is a Better Workout!
And I’ll Bet You’ve Never Heard #4 and #5! Here is the best brief explanation for why Pilates is used by professional athletes, physical therapists, and everyone in between. Here’s the secret sauce revealed by one of today’s leading and long-time Pilates instructors. Most of these reasons I’ve never heard before. You won’t see them […]
Interview With Mat Pilates Instructor Bob Hannum
The Head of Our Team Was Interviewed By BusinessInterviews.com For those who want to know more about us, here’s a great interview with the head of our staff, Bob Hannum. He’s the senior Pilates instructor on our team celebrating over 40 years of teaching mat Pilates. And he has a fascinating history having been taught […]
What’s All the Buzz About the ‘Core’
Why Are Core Exercises Important to Pro Athletes and Endorsed by Physical Therapists? Core strength effects the entire body. Pro athletes know that core strength significantly improves performance. Physical therapists know that core strength eliminates most back problems. This brief article describes just exactly why core strength is so transformative, and why Pilates does it […]
The Lawsuit That Freed Pilates
In the 1990’s One Man Tried to Stifle Pilates and Almost Won! His name was Sean Gallagher. He owned a Pilates studio in New York City. And he trademarked the word Pilates. This meant no one else could use the word or teach the method or produce the equipment without his permission and a fee! […]