Pilates Advice and Tips

A reader asks: What if I can't do the advanced Pilates exercises?

Many people want to increase their height. Pilates, famous for producing a long, lean look and good posture helps people appear to be taller.

Here are favorite resistance band exercises that were submitted by our readers. There are instructions and photos for these resistance band exercises.See submissions

Ever wonder why people love to workout on the reformer? Here, readers give their reasons.

Pilates and yoga marketing consultant Kylie Saunder gives her best tips for getting your studio marketing and business strategies off to a good start.

Get sleep tips and exercises from Joseph Pilates that teach you how to sleep better, including exercises to do if you have insomnia or need deeper sleep.

Hand weights can add variety and extra arm toning to exercises. Find out how to use hand weights in a Pilates workout.

When you sweat during exercise it's usually a good sign. But you might want some tips on sweating problems and how to stay comfortable in a workout.

Do you have a Pilates success story? Share it, and read about how Pilates has helped other people too.

There are lots of ways for you to be part of this website. Take a look at this big list.

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.

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.

A quick tip for rolling your Pilates and yoga mat so that it always stays clean.

A brief description of the Pilates method of exercise.

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.

Pilates stance is a powerful position for the legs that is used in both Pilates mat, and equipment exercises.

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 some people have neck pain when they do Pilates? Get tips for overcoming neck pain when you do Pilates.

What is a Pilates machine, really? Learn about Pilates equipment from reformers to magic circles.

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.

Find out why the Pilates method does fewer exercise repetitions but still builds strength.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This article takes a deeper look at the benefits of Pilates for seniors and some precautions seniors may want to take.

Find out what standing Pilates is, how to learn standing Pilates exercises, and about standing Pilates teacher certification.

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.

A reader asks how much Pilates is enough to give her all the benefits of Pilates.