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ISSUE 41
The Possibilities of Pilates
This October, The Pilates Journal explores The Possibilities of Pilates. From Kristin McGee on moving beyond one modality and Elizabeth Larkam’s lessons from four decades in Pilates, to the rapid rise of JETSET Pilates and the results of our 2026 Industry Survey, this issue asks what thoughtful evolution looks like as Pilates continues to grow.
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Featured articles
After welcoming her third child, Emily Phillips turned to Pilates for a mental break - and found a new direction in her life.
“The throughline is what keeps you coherent, not the modality.” Kristin McGee on building a career that evolves without losing its identity. Read on.
When does creative Pilates choreography enhance the practice, and when does it start to overshadow the principles that make Pilates, Pilates? Learn more.
Elizabeth Larkam draws on four decades of teaching experience to share how instructors can create more meaningful group Reformer classes.
Beyond the Boom: Why the Future of Pilates Belongs to Brands That Know Their Niche. Read on.
How Pilates helped Jill navigate anxiety, loss and self-doubt—and inspired her to create a community where others feel safe, seen and supported. Read on.
Why Running Your Studio Isn’t the Same as Leading It - And What to Do About It. Read on.
Challenging the Pilates status quo to explore what women’s bodies really need for strength, longevity and healthy ageing. Read on.
Scott Capelin built inLIFE Wellness around the needs of franchisees, designing smaller studios and centralised systems to give owners a clearer path to profitability.
Pilates is everywhere online, with an algorithm determining what we see. It just knows it performed well based on the hooks, saves, and shares. Read on.
The real work starts after qualification. Here’s how great teachers are made. Learn more.
We speak with Florida Instructor Nicole Monette about her Pilates career to date and her teaching focus.
STRONG Pilates is expanding into Saudi Arabia through a Master Franchise partnership with Healthpreneurs.
The results are in: discover what nearly a thousand Pilates professionals told us about the state of the industry and what comes next.
The Pilates community came together in Miami for a sold-out weekend of movement, education, new innovations and conversations shaping the industry.
Andrea Speir’s new MERUS platform brings together Pilates, strength training and tailored perimenopause programming in one accessible fitness app.
Tickets are now on sale for The Pilates Journal Expo LA 2027, returning to Huntington Beach for three days of Pilates education, movement and industry connection.
Equinox has introduced a US$3,500 tuition reimbursement program to support graduates who become Pilates instructors within its club network.
Classical Pilates is entering the franchise market, with Reneé Ricca bringing her lineage-led method and teacher training model to a new generation of studios.
BODYBAR Pilates will mark its 100th studio opening by bringing 100 participants together for a world-record reformer class attempt in Texas.
New SFIA data shows U.S. Pilates participation has reached 13.8 million, up almost 40% since 2020, with younger women and highly active, multi-modality consumers helping drive the growth.-us-growth-2025
Tracey Mallett explains why mat Pilates is experiencing a resurgence and why its role in the industry is only growing. Learn more.
From one studio to almost 80 locations, inLIFE Wellness founder Scott Capelin is building a different kind of Pilates business - designed to make studio ownership more accessible, profitable and scalable.
Flow Movement Studio shares how resilience, community and intentional leadership have shaped its approach to Pilates in Puerto Rico.
Looking to launch your own reformer range? Megacore Pilates offers white-label, OEM and ODM manufacturing for studios, distributors and fitness brands wanting to bring branded Pilates equipment to market.
Lily Collins-Sak shares how Pilates, body awareness and intentional movement can support women as they prepare their bodies for pregnancy and motherhood.
Your Reformer launches InstructorPro, a new platform designed to support Pilates instructors with programming as studios and the industry continue to scale.
From refining your teaching and exploring new movement approaches to continuing education and industry connections, here are six reasons Pilates instructors should be in Miami this September.
Heated Pilates is booming, but what does the heat really do? Explore the science, separate fact from fiction, and discover why the Pilates method still matters most.
The Pilates Journal Expo is a networking event designed to bring together some of the most dynamic and outstanding Pilates professionals and Studio Owners to connect, inspire and collaborate.
Elevate your Pilates practice and amplify your expertise through distinctive sessions led by renowned industry experts. Immerse yourself in unparalleled education, empowering you to grow as a Pilates instructor and enhance your impact on the dynamic world of Pilates.
Miami: September 11 - 13, 2026.
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Sydney: February 19 - 21, 2027.