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I’ve been in a mood. 😬
01/24/2026

I’ve been in a mood. 😬

01/23/2026

I hear a lot of funny myths about Pilates, but the idea that the classical Pilates world is afraid of or opposed to “weight”
is ridiculous… especially considering the fact the classical Pilates equipment uses a far heavier weight than modern versions.

It’s not that we are opposed to more challenge or load… the *system* allows us to progress without the need to add in props, weights, or incorporating other modalities.

Now again, I am not saying there’s anything wrong with that. Different doesn’t have to be “wrong.”

Just clearing up some misconceptions. 😉

*Haters, and people easily triggered by the word “classical”: Notice how I didn’t attack other styles of Pilates, pit them against each other, or position any as better than to make my point. Take notes. 📝

01/17/2026

Why, though?

01/16/2026

Forever and ever.

01/15/2026

I think the fact that all of my early clients prospered despite my inexperience is testament to how incredible the Pilates system is. Like now, I’m a very good teacher. I’m confident in saying that. But even when I wasn’t, the work worked.

01/15/2026

Throw “brain training” in there, too. It’s not just one thing or another. It’s all the things!

Joseph Pilates based his corrective exercise system on nature and animals and what a fit and healthy human would be without modern civilization’s effects, i.e. sitting culture. Climbing, rolling, pushing, twisting. Moving our bodies the way they were designed to move!

It’s great that people are getting strength training or mobility training, or in some cases, active recovery out of their Pilates classes. 👏🏼

But that’s all just a part of the story. There’s more to it… ‼️

If you want to understand Pilates, look at physics. Gravity. Equilibrium. Fascia. Anatomy. The nervous system. The context that you need to truly understand Pilates is so much deeper than simple “exercise science.” That’s a part of it, of course. But applying that alone will leave you using reformer as a gym machine. Footwork is not a leg press, folks.

Every day, modern science better explains how incredibly spot on this system is. We are only just beginning to understand the genius.

01/07/2026

Socks or no socks?

How is it possible that the original Pilates system is still so current today? I can’t tell you how often I get this que...
01/03/2026

How is it possible that the original Pilates system is still so current today?

I can’t tell you how often I get this question from clients who are blown away by the brilliance of the original method.

Well, just to put it in perspective, Pilates died in 1967, and he was still at it. It wasn’t actually THAT long ago. We obviously have more information and data now, but the reality is, bodies and society haven’t changed so drastically that it would affect the original Pilates system or its intentions in a meaningful way.

I mean, they were literally dealing with forward head in 1936. 😳

There are so many different types of workouts marketed as “Pilates” these days, and they’re all very different and yield different results.

But when you look at the purpose and results of the original method, to me at least, it only gets more current with time and data. It’s too bad he’s not around today to see so many of his ideas proven and better understood.

Pilates isn’t just strength training or mobility training - it’s life training. You can absolutely do Pilates AND still lift weights, run, do Zumba, martial arts, yoga, hike or whatever way you like to move your body that works for you. In fact Pilates will only make you better at these things!

But spoiler alert: You have to actually do Pilates to experience the benefits of Pilates.

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