Well+Good recently stopped by for a Dynamic Body Assessment Session to ask me about posture and restorative exercise. I’m telling you busy stressed out overworked New Yorker, I have the one exercise…
How Is a Private Pilates Session Personalized to You?
Two people can have the same diagnosis, similar fitness levels, or identical goals and still need completely different Pilates programs. That’s because knowing what someone wants to improve doesn’t necessarily tell us why they’re struggling … Read More
What Are the Benefits of One-on-One, Private Pilates?
Most people begin Pilates because they want to get stronger, become more flexible, improve their posture, or exercise without aggravating an injury. But one of the biggest benefits of one-on-one, private Pilates is learning to … Read More
What to Look for in a Pilates Instructor if You Have Back Pain
If you have back pain, look for a Pilates instructor who can do more than teach exercises. They should understand anatomy and biomechanics, observe how your whole body moves, adapt the work in real time, … Read More
Pilates vs. Physical Therapy for Back Pain: What’s the Difference?
Physical therapy and Pilates often share the same goals—less pain, better function, greater strength, and more confident movement. What differs is the framework: PT provides clinical rehabilitation within a healthcare setting, while Pilates uses a … Read More
Can Pilates Make Back Pain Worse?
Yes. Pilates can aggravate back pain when an exercise repeatedly recreates the same tension, compensation, or movement pattern that makes your back hurt. This can be especially confusing because many people come to Pilates after … Read More
What Kind of Pilates Is Best for Back Pain?
The best Pilates for back pain isn’t defined by mat, Reformer, or one particular style. It’s Pilates that helps you understand how your body is moving, build the skills you need to move differently, and … Read More
How Pilates Can Help You Move With Back Pain
Pilates can help you move with back pain by changing how your whole body shares the work of movement. Rather than simply doing a lot of ab exercises or gentle stretches, Pilates helps you become … Read More
Can Pilates Really Help Back Pain?
Yes. Pilates can help many people with back pain, particularly chronic low back pain. Research has found that Pilates-based exercise can reduce pain and improve disability and function”.1, 2 But that doesn’t mean Pilates is … Read More
Is Reformer Pilates Good for Beginners? What to Know
If you’re wondering whether reformer Pilates is good for beginners, the short answer is yes. You do not need to be strong, flexible, athletic, or experienced in Pilates before getting on a reformer. And there … Read More
Who Benefits Most From Private Pilates?
Private Pilates can benefit anyone who wants individualized instruction, but it tends to be especially useful when your body, goals, or circumstances don’t fit neatly into a general workout. You might be completely new to … Read More