Clinical Pilates for Fibromyalgia: One-to-One vs Group
Is it better to manage fibromyalgia in a one-on-one setting - or surrounded by others who truly understand what you’re going through? Read on.
A Week of Pilates Mat: Why the Original Method Still Delivers Powerful Results
What happens when you commit to Pilates mat classes for a week? From discovering the power of the fundamentals to building deeper body awareness, here’s what daily mat practice reveals about the Pilates method.
Why March MATness Still Matters
Discover why March MATness has become a global Pilates tradition and how the classical mat exercises continue to unite instructors and studios each March.
Reigniting the Spark: Five Ways to Inspire Your Teaching After Years in the Industry
Even the most experienced Pilates teachers need fresh inspiration. Here are five simple ways to reignite your teaching spark, from learning from mentors to reconnecting with the original mat repertoire.
A Conversation with the Body: How Listening Deepens Your Pilates Practice
Listening to your body isn’t about “doing it right” - it’s about noticing, feeling, and allowing intuitive awareness to guide you toward deeper connection and discovery. Learn more.
What Constitutes a Good Pilates Practitioner?
So many clients are enrolling and arriving in classes now with much more than classes on their minds. Read on.
Fletcher Pilates - Evolved from the Source
Where classical integrity meets contemporary imagination—keeping the soul of the work alive while expanding its possibilities. Read on.
Breaking Ground: Pilates Shows Promise for Fibromyalgia (FMS)
Discover how Pilates is emerging as a safe, evidence-backed approach for managing Fibromyalgia—and why consistency matters more than quick fixes. Learn more.
Pilates for Chronic Pain Syndromes & Neurological Conditions
We’re now shifting focus to the evidence behind Pilates for chronic pain and neurological conditions, aligned with my upcoming course and the latest edition of Pilates for Rehabilitation. Learn more.
Pilates for Partial Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears
Could Pilates be the secret to faster ACL recovery? A 12-week study found remarkable improvements in strength, stability, and confidence. Learn more.
Pilates After Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
Pilates after knee replacement? A 2017 study says it boosts balance and quality of life. Learn more
Pilates Versus Isometric Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis
Pilates may be more effective than isometric exercise for easing knee osteoarthritis symptoms, according to a 2022 study in Pakistan. Learn more
The Effect of Pilates on Knee Joint Deformities
Curious how Pilates could help correct bowlegged posture? A 2021 Korean study explored its biomechanical impact on genu varum. Learn more.
Pilates for Total Hip or Total Knee Arthroplasty
Orthopedic surgeons William Jaffe and Brett Levine, along with RN and Pilates Instructor Beth Kaplanek developed a specific Pilates protocol for patients to follow after total hip knee arthroplasty.
Comparison of General Exercise vs Pilates on Balance and Fall Risk in Older Adults
This month we continue our focus on falls as the leading cause of injury-related mortality and morbidity in the elderly.
Pilates for Increasing Function and Decreasing Fall Risk in the Elderly
This month Sam Wood explores that latest research on Pilates for Increasing Function and Decreasing Fall Risk in the Elderly.
The effectiveness of Pilates for Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain
This month Sam Wood explores that latest research on the effectiveness of Pilates for Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain.
Bringing a Limitless Mindset to your Pilates Practice
What would happen if we brought a limitless mindset to our Pilates practice? Let’s explore how to move beyond our limiting beliefs and embrace new possibilities.
Is It Really A Mentor You're Seeking?
Do you really need a mentor or are you seeking something else? Carla Mullins shares a thought-provoking look on what you're seeking.