Articles
Advanced Body ≠ Advanced Class
What does “advanced” really mean in Pilates? This article unpacks the difference between an advanced body and an advanced class - and why they’re often confused.
What Pilates Can Learn from the Yoga Boom & Bust — and What Comes Next
Pilates is booming - but what happens next? This piece explores what the industry can learn from yoga’s trajectory, and what it will take to scale without losing its depth.
The Long Game - When Does a Teacher Become an Expert?
What if becoming an “expert” isn’t the goal - but the byproduct of time? This piece explores the real stages of growth every Pilates teacher moves through with Polestar Pilates CEO Brent Anderson.
Redefining Instruction: How Anna Sarol Is Expanding Adaptive Pilates
A fully adaptive Pilates class for wheelchair users may still be uncommon in boutique fitness, but instructor Anna Sarol is working to change that. Read on.
Comparison of Pilates, Aerobic Exercise, and a Combined Program for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Can Pilates support rheumatoid arthritis as effectively as traditional exercise? This column explores what the research reveals - and why it matters for programming.
Private Health Rebates Are Back for Pilates
Private health fund rebates are being reintroduced for Pilates in Australia. Find out how it will impact your studio.
The Increasing Need to Stand Out in Pilates
As the Pilates market becomes more saturated, programming diversification is on the rise - bringing new considerations for your studio offering.
Where Pilates Meets the Brain: Meghann Koppele Duffy Returns to Australia
Meghann Koppele Duffy returns to Australia, bringing her neuroscience-driven approach to Pilates back to instructors.
Embodiment in Pilates: Moving Beyond the Exercise
In Pilates, we often talk about form, alignment, and precision. Beneath all of that is something deeper: embodiment. Read on.
Consistency Is the Culture
How Strong Systems Allow Studios to Scale Without Losing Their Soul. Learn more.
“Y’all just shadow boxing”
Can Pilates enhance sports performance and be sports specific? Learn more.
Clinical Pilates for Fibromyalgia: One-to-One vs Group
A new study shows that both Pilates and aerobic exercise help manage fibromyalgia, but Pilates may reduce pain more and improve overall quality of life making it a great option to consider. Read on.
Teen Moves
Kirsten King’s Mission to Support the Next Generation Through Functional Movement. Read on.
Why Underloading Your Client Is Worse Than Occasionally Overloading Them
Understanding progressive loading to build stronger, more capable bodies. Learn more.
The Power of Pausing in Pilates Teaching
The teaching skill pilates teachers overlook. Read on.
What’s More Important: More Movement or Better Form?
Is it about moving more, or moving better? Learn more.
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.