Articles
Private Concerns: Protecting Client Data
As technology becomes more integrated into Pilates studios, understanding privacy, consent, and data protection has never been more important. Here's what every studio owner should know.
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.
Sydney Celebrates World Pilates Day with Jacqui Kingswell and The Pilates Class
This World Pilates Day, Sydney came together in celebration of movement, connection and community as Jacqui Kingswell and The Pilates Class hosted a special event bringing people together through Pilates.
A First Look at What's Coming to The Pilates Journal Expo Miami
The Pilates Journal Expo Miami is bringing together some of the industry's leading educators across the country. Here's a first look at the workshops, classes and conversations attendees can experience this September.
STRONG Launches New Connected Training Platform
STRONG Pilates has launched CONNECT, a new in-studio technology platform designed to track workout performance, intensity and member progression across its studio network.
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.
Mariana Tek Launches Private Session Bookings
Mariana Tek has launched Appointments, a new integrated feature allowing studios to manage 1:1 services and private training within the platform.
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.
The Best At-Home Reformers on the Market Right Now
Thinking about an at-home reformer? This guide explores the standout options - and what to consider before you invest.
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.
BSport’s New Research Reveals The Real Cost Of Relying On Booking Apps
New industry data by Bsport explores why visibility alone isn’t enough and what actually drives long-term studio growth, retention and member loyalty.
Beyond the Studio Walls
What does it take to build a true digital Pilates business? This story explores the shift from content to curriculum and how Meghan used Uscreen to power it.
Building Something Bigger Than You
What does it actually take to open your first Pilates studio? This story explores how building a business can quietly reshape your identity, leadership and direction in the industry.
Conscious Cleaning
Cleaning is no longer just operational - it’s part of the studio experience. This piece explores how Wipex is rethinking hygiene through wellness, scent and member experience.
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.
Instructor Spotlight: Milan Jordan
We speak with US Instructor Milan Jordan about her Pilates career to date and her teaching focus.
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.