Pilates Advice and Tips
This is where you will find answers to all kinds of questions about Pilates - or the resources to get the answers. Look for many tips from other readers too.
How Can I Be Part of Pilates at About.com?
There are lots of ways for you to be part of this website. Take a look at this big list.
There are lots of ways for you to be part of this website. Take a look at this big list.
Use the Pilates Forum at About.com
The Pilates forum here at About.com is one of the best places to go to ask questions and share information about anything Pilates. The forum is free and open to all.
The Pilates forum here at About.com is one of the best places to go to ask questions and share information about anything Pilates. The forum is free and open to all.
Why Can't I Get a Flat Stomach?
Sometimes abdominal exercises aren't enough. Here are some reasons why you might not be able to pull your abs in and get a flat stomach look.
Sometimes abdominal exercises aren't enough. Here are some reasons why you might not be able to pull your abs in and get a flat stomach look.
What is Pilates?
A brief description of the Pilates method of exercise.
A brief description of the Pilates method of exercise.
What is a Pilates Wunda Chair?
The Pilates chair, also called the wunda chair and the low chair, has been getting a new look, moving into the mainstream and losing its status as one of the "mysterious" Pilates machines.
The Pilates chair, also called the wunda chair and the low chair, has been getting a new look, moving into the mainstream and losing its status as one of the "mysterious" Pilates machines.
What is Pilates Stance?
Pilates stance is a powerful position for the legs that is used in both Pilates mat, and equipment exercises.
Pilates stance is a powerful position for the legs that is used in both Pilates mat, and equipment exercises.
Will Pilates Help Me Lose Weight?
Many People do Pilates to tone their muscles, improve their posture and help them lose weight. Creating lean muscle mass, as Pilates does, is one of the best ways to increase your calorie burning potential.
Many People do Pilates to tone their muscles, improve their posture and help them lose weight. Creating lean muscle mass, as Pilates does, is one of the best ways to increase your calorie burning potential.
Why Do I Have Neck Pain When I Do Pilates?
Why do some people have neck pain when they do Pilates? Get tips for overcoming neck pain when you do Pilates.
Why do some people have neck pain when they do Pilates? Get tips for overcoming neck pain when you do Pilates.
Pilates Machines vs Pilates Equipment
What is a Pilates machine, really? Learn about Pilates equipment from reformers to magic circles.
What is a Pilates machine, really? Learn about Pilates equipment from reformers to magic circles.
What Makes a Workout Cardio?
A cardio workout has many health benefits, but do you know what a cardio workout really is? Find out about the benefits of aerobic fitness, what your target heart rate is, and how to find it.
A cardio workout has many health benefits, but do you know what a cardio workout really is? Find out about the benefits of aerobic fitness, what your target heart rate is, and how to find it.
Why So Few Exercise Repetitions in The Pillates Method?
Find out why the Pilates method does fewer exercise repetitions but still builds strength.
Find out why the Pilates method does fewer exercise repetitions but still builds strength.
What Should I Eat for Doing Pilates?
Many people wonder what to eat when they are going to do Pilates exercise. Because there is so much emphasis in Pilates on using your abdominal muscles, you will want to have a fairly empty stomach.
Many people wonder what to eat when they are going to do Pilates exercise. Because there is so much emphasis in Pilates on using your abdominal muscles, you will want to have a fairly empty stomach.
What is Pilates Fusion?
When Pilates gets combined with other things is it still Pilates? Sometimes it is and sometimes it's not. Let's take a closer look.
When Pilates gets combined with other things is it still Pilates? Sometimes it is and sometimes it's not. Let's take a closer look.
What is the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA)?
Read about The Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), a non-profit Pilates organization that promotes professionalism in Pilates and sponsors the PMA Pilates Instructor Certification Exam.
Read about The Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), a non-profit Pilates organization that promotes professionalism in Pilates and sponsors the PMA Pilates Instructor Certification Exam.
What do I Wear to Do Pilates?
Don't let wondering what to wear to a Pilates class stop you from going. Pilates clothing is an easy subject. Read this short article for the inside scoop on Pilates attire.
Don't let wondering what to wear to a Pilates class stop you from going. Pilates clothing is an easy subject. Read this short article for the inside scoop on Pilates attire.
Is Pilates Good Exercise for Seniors?
This article takes a deeper look at the benefits of Pilates for seniors and some precautions seniors may want to take.
This article takes a deeper look at the benefits of Pilates for seniors and some precautions seniors may want to take.
What is Standing Pilates?
Find out what standing Pilates is, how to learn standing Pilates exercises, and about standing Pilates teacher certification.
Find out what standing Pilates is, how to learn standing Pilates exercises, and about standing Pilates teacher certification.
Can I Do Pilates Every Day?
Can you do a Pilates workout every day? What would such a workout look like and how could you keep daily workouts safe and effective? Find out what you need to consider about your Pilates workouts to keep them safe and interesting over time.
Can you do a Pilates workout every day? What would such a workout look like and how could you keep daily workouts safe and effective? Find out what you need to consider about your Pilates workouts to keep them safe and interesting over time.