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Pilates & Anti-Aging

The benefits of Classical Pilates are many – from increased flexibility, toning and even weight loss.  Instructors and advocates of Pilates are not going to make the claim that participating in regular Pilates sessions will help make you appear years younger.  But Pilates can be a beneficial anti-aging regimen to help you look and feel […]

How Pilates Improves Your Brain’s Health Too!

Many Pilates aficionados take classes to strengthen their core, or perhaps as a way to have a leaner body.  Both results can be attained through a regular Pilates program.  Another benefit of Pilates that many may not realize is how the popular exercise regimen can improve your brain’s health too! When we hit our 20’s […]

The Posterior Chain and Pilates

To fully appreciate how one effects the other – we must start by defining what the posterior chain is, and it’s a group of muscles on the posterior of the body including the biceps femoris, gluteus maximus, erector spinae muscle group, trapezius, and posterior deltoids.    Now, let’s look at the relationship between the posterior chain and Pilates.    A Stable […]

10 Benefits of Prenatal Pilates

Staying active while you’re pregnant keeps you fit and healthy, which is beneficial to you and your baby. There are many exercises pregnant women can do safely, Pilates is one of the best options for women preparing for childbirth.   Keep reading to learn 10 benefits of prenatal Pilates for expectant mothers.   1. Healthy Weight […]

Pilates For Seniors: Get Active Today!

Pilates has been around for over 50 years now, and if you go the average class, you’ll see a mix of young and old faces enjoying their workout together. While Pilates is great for all age groups and levels of physical fitness, there are quite a few benefits for seniors looking to start a new […]

Pilates Tips For Your At Home Practice

Maybe it is the dog that kept you up all night barking, the chaos of getting bags or lunches together this morning, or realizing you left your coupons at home while checking out at the local grocery store. It is safe to say that life can be stressful, and we aren’t always able to make […]

Pilates Breathing Techniques Revealed

To get the most out of your Pilates routine, you must first learn the various breathing techniques to guide your relaxation. When you think of breathing techniques, I’m sure your mind reverts to the old “inhale…now exhale,” we’ve all heard a time or two. While this is the core of all breathing techniques, Pilates focuses […]

Detox Smoothies For Your Pilates Routine

Pilates is an excellent way to get in shape and stay active. Even if you have limited time to work out every day, a Pilates class can help you get your sweat on in an hour or less. Exercise is only part of the equation if you want to look and feel your best though. […]

The Benefit of Class Cards

Founder of Classical Pilates, Joseph Pilates, developed routines that bring results with consistent practice both in private sessions and at home. With a steady routine, your muscles can properly adapt over time leading to maximum results. Performance Pilates developed a class card program to make consistent Pilates practice easier for our clients. Class cards are […]

The History of Classical Pilates

For many people, issues such as back pain, improper posture, and lack of proper muscle control affect quality of life or the ability to carry out basic daily functions. Pilates exercises have been used for many years to provide an effective natural remedy to such complications. Classical Pilates is a series of exercises aimed at […]