Introduction to the Equipment: The Pilates Reformer

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Today’s Pilates apparatus come in many different shapes and sizes but are fundamentally similar to the equipment Joseph Pilates used in his original studio in New York City. Some features have been enhanced but the basics of the machines remain the same. The Pilates Reformer is a bed-like device that comes in different heights to
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Building Up to Semi-Privates

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How do you know you’re ready for Semi-Private Lessons? Semi-Private lessons are a cost-effective way to maintain a vigorous Pilates practice at an affordable rate. Clients enjoy the benefits of working with a Certified True Pilates instructor when they sign up for group lessons of two to four people. If you are a fairly healthy
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Beth’s Blog – Mondays

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Mondays I come into the studio at noon. And usually I can’t wait. The weekend’s activity always catches up with me by this point – I’m creaky, my lower back is starting to vocalize, I bend over and it sounds like I’m popping packing bubbles. Some Mondays all it takes is easing into the idea
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Beth’s Blog – Starting Over

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When I first started Pilates, I saw it as a way to break through a plateau I had reached through my somewhat erratic routine of running, yoga and a variety of gym-based classes (Gut and Butt being one of my favorite). I had reached a stagnate point and time was marching on. I became an
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Length, Strength & Strong Bones!

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Because I have a family history of osteoporosis and will be turning 60 next year, my doctor encouraged me to have a bone density scan. The results were great! I am informed that I not only have the spine density of a 30-year-old, but my height has not changed in over 30 years! I truly
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