Articles
Club Pilates Continues Expansion with 70-Studio Development Agreement
Club Pilates has announced a major expansion agreement with entrepreneur Saber Ammori, adding 70 new studios across Michigan, Maryland and New York.
Marking a Milestone - 25 Years of Peak Pilates Education
As Peak Pilates marks 25 years of educator training, we look back at the vision, people, and principles that helped shape one of the industry's most enduring education programs.
The Business of Pilates Has Changed. Are Studio Owners Keeping Up?
The Pilates Journal Expo Miami will bring together industry leaders to tackle the biggest business challenges facing Pilates today, from growth and staffing to education, leadership and the future of the modern studio.
A Growing Skills Shortage in Pilates
The Pilates industry is growing rapidly, but is the workforce growing with it? This article examines the emerging skills shortage and its implications for studios, educators, and the broader industry.
Does Pilates Count as Strength Training?
Does Pilates build strength? This article unpacks one of the industry's most debated topics, exploring spring resistance, muscle adaptation, and the unique role Pilates plays in long-term physical function.
The Questions Every Future Pilates Teacher Should Ask
Pilates education leader Ernie Fossa evaluates Pilates teacher training programs. Read on.
Are We Teaching Exercises - or Teaching Pilates?
As Pilates grows rapidly worldwide, the industry faces a defining question: are we developing more instructors, or deeper practitioners? Read on.
The Benefits of Pilates for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review
A 2022 systematic review found that Pilates may be a safe and effective rehabilitation tool for people with Multiple Sclerosis, improving balance, mobility, strength and overall physical function.
The Rise of the Hybrid Pilates Mover
Pilates is evolving. We discuss with Pilates Anytime the rise of the hybrid mover - and what it means for the future of the method.
Are Your Clients in the Right Class Level?
Are clients really in the right class level - or just choosing what suits their schedule? This piece explores how you can help your clients progress and find the right level.
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.