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Pilates is a unique workout that creates lean muscles, good posture, and a strong core. Check out this guide for some tips to get started with Pilates!
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The Corkscrew is a classic Pilates mat exercise that tones and defines the waistline, while also massaging the spine. Check out this guide to learn all about this move!
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The Shoulder Bridge is a Pilates mat exercise that develops core strength and stability. Check out this guide to learn detailed information about this move!
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The Pelvic Curl is a standard warm-up exercise in Pilates that strengthens the back of the body. Read this guide to learn detailed information about this move!
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The Neck Pull is a challenging Pilates sit-up that builds strength and control. Check out this guide to learn more information about this move!
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The Double Leg Kick is a Pilates mat exercise that stretches the shoulders while toning the backs of the legs. Check out this guide to learn all about this move!
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The Single Leg Kick is a Pilates mat exercise that strengthens the entire back of the body. Check out this guide to learn all about this move!
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The Standing Roll Down is a Pilates exercise that stretches the hamstrings and relieves back tension. Read this guide to learn detailed information about this move!
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The Saw is a seated Pilates exercise that trims the waistline and stretches the legs. Read this guide to learn more information about this move!
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The Spine Twist is a classic Pilates mat exercise that strengthens and stretches the spine. Check out this guide to learn more information about this move!
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The Swan is a Pilates mat exercise that strengthens the entire back side of the body, and opens the chest and shoulders. Read this guide to learn all about this move!
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The Spine Stretch Forward is a seated Pilates exercise that can help you develop good posture. Read this guide to learn more information about this move!
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The Single Straight Leg Stretch is a Pilates mat exercise that stretches your legs and strengthens your abs! Read this guide to learn all about this exercise.
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The Open Leg Rocker is a classical Pilates exercise that massages the spine and builds core strength. Read this guide to learn more information about this move!
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The Open Leg Balance is a seated Pilates move that tones the abdominals and prepares the body for other exercises. Read this guide to learn more all about this move!
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The pelvic floor consists of important stabilizing muscles for Pilates. Check out this guide to learn how to find and strengthen these muscles!
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The Crisscross is a popular Pilates mat exercise that creates a small waistline through slow movements. Check out this guide to learn all about this exercise!
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The Double Straight Leg Stretch is a Pilates mat exercise that builds a lot of strength in the abdominal muscles! Read this guide to learn all about this exercise.
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The Double Leg Stretch is a classic Pilates exercise that will challenge your coordination! Check out this guide to learn detailed information about this exercise.
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The Single Leg Stretch is a Pilates exercise that develops strength and endurance! Check out this guide to learn detailed information about this exercise.
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The Pilates Stance, or Pilates V, is a leg position that will deeply work your muscles while providing stabilization. Read this guide to learn about the Pilates Stance!
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The Roll Over is a traditional Pilates exercise that stretches the back and tones the abdominals. Check out this guide to learn more information about this move!
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The Pilates principles form the foundation for every movement! Read this guide to learn all about the basic principles of Pilates.
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Lateral breathing is an important technique for Pilates practitioners of all levels. Read this guide to learn all about this fundamental breathing practice!
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Scooping the abdominal muscles is a key movement in Pilates that protects your spine and creates stability. Read this guide to learn all about this important movement!
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Imprinting is a position in Pilates that helps to protect your spine as you build core strength. Read this guide to learn all about how to imprint in Pilates!
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Holding your spine in a neutral position is an important technique required to perform Pilates correctly. Check out this guide to learn about neutral spine position!
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Starting a Pilates home practice can be overwhelming with the variety of equipment available today. Find out the basics with this helpful guide about Pilates essentials.
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The Roll Up is a classic Pilates sit-up that tones the abdominals and builds core control. Check out this guide to learn more information about this move!
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Single Leg Circles will tone and lengthen your thighs while firing up your abdominals! Read this Pilates guide to learn detailed information about this move.
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Rolling Like a Ball is an essential Pilates exercise that massages the spine and builds control. Read this guide to learn more information about this move!
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Joseph Pilates started something that ultimately became an exercise phenomenon. This guide covers all the events that made Pilates what it is today.
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Check out this Pilates glossary to find the sport-specific definitions for which you have been looking. From A to Z, we've got all the words covered.
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Pilates can be anything to any body. Apply core principles to make your core even stronger with this guide on tailoring Pilates to fit your exercise and mind-body needs!
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Life can be stressful. Learn how stress and its hormones can affect Pilates and your body with this guide on stress prevention and treatment--take a deep breath and read!
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Looking to improve your Pilates technique? Then check out this guide on six small things you can do to make improvements, no matter where you are and what you're doing!
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One of the first exercises in Pilates are the 100s. If you're struggling with this super beneficial warm up, check out this guide for a breakdown of it and tips!
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Pilates carries a really low injury risk; however, if you do end up getting hurt or want to know how to prevent it, check out this guide on everything injury in Pilates!
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Want to get the benefits of the pilates reformer on the mat? Then check out this guide on structuring your workout to achieve reformer results without the steep cost!
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Wondering if Pilates is the best workout for you? Then check out this guide on the bare bones facts of why Pilates can be the best workout you've ever had!
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Pilates focuses more on your core muscles than any other. Learn what they are and how they work with this layman's guide to anatomy and your powerhouse muscles!
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Whenever you're feeling overwhelmed in Pilates, imagery can help keep you focused and reach your goal. Learn how to apply mental imagery with this guide made for Pilates!
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For many athletes, Pilates is essential cross training. Learn why and how to get involved with this guide written with athletes especially in mind!
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Aiming to become a certified Pilates teacher? Check out this guide on obtaining your certification so you can find the best route to your future in teaching Pilates!
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Getting your alignment perfect in Pilates is no easy task. But if you're ready to take your eyes off the mirror, check out this guide on feeling your alignment!
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Have sore spots after that last pilates class? Learn to soothe them yourself or with a partner's hands by reading this relaxing guide on massage therapy techniques.
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Pilates can seem strange on the outside. Learn what to do before, during, and after your first class with this guide for total Pilates beginners!
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No matter what happens, you can always get your pilates done, either in class or at home. Learn what good workouts entail with this guide on pilates workouts!
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