Sitting comfortably cross-legged can be more difficult than it looks. According to Pilates instructor Jill Drummond, vice president of fitness at BODYBAR Pilates, this position requires coordinated mobility and stability in the hips, knees, ankles, pelvis, and spine. “When mobility is restricted in any of these areas, sitting cross-legged comfortably can quickly become difficult and … Read more
I’ve been practicing Pilates for a while now, and even after years of CrossFit and yoga, I’m still amazed at how much my core strength and stability have improved. Personally, I feel that Pilates has helped me transform my core from the inside out, improving my posture and overall quality of movement. With that in … Read more
The reformer Pilates boom has created a “wild west” of studios, leading to a lack of regulation leading to more inexperienced teachers and more injuries, a professional standards body has warned. Pilates is not formally or legally regulated, and as Pilates grows in popularity, industry experts say, reformer-based cramming classes taught by instructors with limited … Read more
When it comes to Pilates, the smallest movements often have the biggest impact. I’ve tried enough of these moves to find that even the simplest-seeming exercises can activate muscles you didn’t realize needed attention. Try the Pilates heel tap. These are deceptively simple exercises that work your core muscles, improve coordination, and strengthen your lower … Read more
Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission when you buy through links in our articles. Credit: Getty Images Regular physical activity is key to staying healthy and fit as you age, and guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. Swimming, running, strength training, and cycling are all good options, … Read more
Regular physical activity is key to staying healthy and fit as you age, and guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. Swimming, running, strength training, and cycling are all good options, but they’re not the only ingredients for healthy aging. Sometimes you just have to stay still. Isometric exercise (holding stationary … Read more
Niche Pilates Studio will be based in Fan’s Place from 2024. (Photo provided by Niche Pilates) The owner of a local fitness studio is ramping up its offerings with a new space dedicated to weightlifting. Niche Pilates Studio plans to open a companion strength training studio at 1431 W. Main St. in Fan, next to … Read more
Pilates is a great time. According to women’s healthPilates has become most popular over the past five years, with participants increasing from 9.2 million to 12.9 million. It has also become one of the trendiest workouts you can participate in on social media. If you are a single man who is even slightly aware of … Read more