Industry Insider » Studio and professional insights and interviews

The Dynamic Duo

Delightful, dynamic and dedicated are some adjectives that describe twin sisters Katherine and Kimberly Corp, the owners and operators of Pilates on Fifth, a very successful Pilates studio in the heart of New York City. I had the opportunity to speak with them in April and found them to also be forthcoming, entrepreneurial and fun. There don’t seem to be enough hours... Continue ...

Feature Articles » Articles from our staff and team of contributors

Motivating the Motivator

Encouraging, motivating, supportive and instructive.  That’s what we, as Pilates professionals, are for hours on end, day after day.  While we thrive on teaching our clients and watching them grow with the Method and seeing their bodies transform, this business can be draining.  Being energetic and “on” all the time without recharging our own batteries is a recipe... Continue ...

Sports-Specific » Pilates training for sports enthusiasts and professionals

Pilates for a Better Golf Swing

Of the many benefits of practicing Pilates, improved posture and body awareness are two of the most important. While they are beneficial to everyone, improved posture and body awareness can be extraordinarily helpful to golfers. Whether a person plays golf socially or professionally, some of the most common swing faults are rooted in poor posture and body alignment. Poor... Continue ...

Product Review » Pilates equipment, DVD's, apparel and more

Chair Encyclopedia by The PhysicalMind Institute

The PhysicalMind Institute recently issued an updated version of its Chair Encyclopedia. The original book was published in 2004 and the latest edition within the last month or so. Since the original book was issued, Peak Pilates became a licensee for the patented Chair design which was created by and is owned by Joan Breibart. Peak has brought chair work to the masses... Continue ...

Business » Pilates business, marketing and sales resources for professionals

Never Ask Clients To Buy Another Package Again

Easier said than done, right?  Not exactly, and I’ll tell you why.  When I first decided to open my studio in 2004, I was so pumped up and excited the last thing I was thinking about was the business side of it - I thought it would just fall into place.  It didn’t quite happen that way. Let me explain. I believed everyone charged clients according to Joseph Pilates’... Continue ...

Videos » Pilates exercises and tips

Pilates Spine Twist Exercise Video

This video illustrates the Pilates Spine Twist exercise. This exercise is great for spinal rotation. The Spine Twist exercise targets the transversus abdominis, pelvic floor, obliques and scapular stabilizers. Focus on maintaining abdominal contraction to prevent extension of the lumbar and thoracic spine. Maintain scapular stabilization and avoid ballistic movement.... Continue ...