Welcome to the September edition of Pilates Central News. In this edition: Pilates and muscle strength Electric Pilates Standing room only Very hot Pilates Pilates and muscle strength Most of us don’t do Pilates to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger. Pumping iron is more commonly associated with bulging biceps. But whether Pilates can improve your muscle...

Most of us don’t do Pilates to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger. Pumping iron is more commonly associated with bulging biceps. But whether Pilates can improve your muscle strength or even lengthen muscles has been a matter of some debate. The Independent recently ran a feature headed, “Think Pilates gains are incompatible? Think again.” It pointed...

Welcome to the August edition of Pilates Central News. In this edition: Back to the future Daisy chain Whole new ball game Driven to Pilates Back to the future Many people come to Pilates after suffering from a bad back. It’s estimated that 80 per cent of us will at some point have back pain,...

Many people come to Pilates after suffering from a bad back. It’s estimated that 80 per cent of us will at some point have back pain, particularly if you sit at a desk all day. So how can Pilates help? Pilates can work around the back rather than just on it. Typically someone with a...

Welcome to the July edition of Pilates Central News. In this edition: Mat versus Reformer Pilates Polly Good Reality Pilates My Kind of Studio Mat versus Reformer Pilates A common question for those new to Pilates is what is the difference between mat and Reformer Pilates. Mat Pilates is great for accessibility as all you...

A common question for those new to Pilates is what is the difference between mat and Reformer Pilates. Mat Pilates is great for accessibility as all you need is, as the name implies, a mat — and possibly a few bits of equipment such as a Pilates ball. Mat Pilates uses your body weight for...

Welcome to the June edition of Pilates Central News. In this edition: No Ordinary Joe No Doubting Thomas Muscle Bound Clothes Encounter No ordinary Joe Many people start Pilates without knowing too much about Joseph Pilates the man. So we thought you might like to know a few facts about his eventful life. Joseph Pilates...

Many people start Pilates without knowing too much about Joseph Pilates the man. So we thought you might like to know a few facts about his eventful life. Joseph Pilates was born in Germany in 1883. He was apparently quite a sickly child with asthma but then became a keen gymnast and boxer. At the...

Welcome to the May edition of Pilates Central News. In this edition: AJ at play Pilates convert Bend it like Ben Paws for Pilates AJ at play Three Pilates sessions in one day is going it a bit even by celebrity standards. Big Brother host AJ Odudu shared details of her holiday in Ibiza to...

Welcome to the April edition of Pilates Central News. In this edition: Luxury Pilates Cycle of life Ed space Man at work Luxury Pilates Season three of HBO show The White Lotus has captivated the nation and several of its stars are lovers of Pilates. One star enjoying Pilates in Thailand, where White Lotus was...