Downright Misleading Ideas About Pilates

Here's something kind of fun: A lot of the Guides here at About.com have published articles on a theme this month -- we don't do this very often, about once a year I think. This time, the theme was What Not to Say... in this case about Pilates.

Well, I've already had my way with a lot of the myths about Pilates, so I started thinking specifically what a Pilates beginner might be told about it that would give them the wrong impression. As we know, half truths, big assumptions, and downright misleading advice is always easy to come by and not always easy to refute. So, up on my soapbox again with 5 Things Not to Say to a Pilates Beginner.  Suggestions, really.

Related Reading:
Top 5 Myths About Pilates
Getting Past Fears About Pilates

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