Pilates Exercise Techniques
Pilates exercises are done in very specific ways. Learn techniques for getting the most out of the Pilates moves that you do.
Tucked vs Neutral Pelvic Alignment in Exercise
Learn about the importance of pelvic alignment in exercise. These sample Pilates moves show the difference between a tucked and neutral pelvic alignment, and why you want to avoid a very tucked pelvis.
Learn about the importance of pelvic alignment in exercise. These sample Pilates moves show the difference between a tucked and neutral pelvic alignment, and why you want to avoid a very tucked pelvis.
Understanding the Pilates Powerhouse
Using your powerhouse is one of the most important concepts in Pilates training. Learn what makes up the powerhouse part of the body.
Using your powerhouse is one of the most important concepts in Pilates training. Learn what makes up the powerhouse part of the body.
The Eccentric Contraction
Pilates creates long, strong muscles by using eccentric contractions of the muscles. Learn about eccentric muscle contractions and how they are used in Pilates.
Pilates creates long, strong muscles by using eccentric contractions of the muscles. Learn about eccentric muscle contractions and how they are used in Pilates.
The Pelvic Floor Muscles
Read about why the pelvic floor muscles are important and how to strengthen them.
Read about why the pelvic floor muscles are important and how to strengthen them.
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.
Leg Position - "Hip Distance Apart"
Good posture and effective exercise technique depend on good leg alignment. Learn a basic leg position we use in Pilates and other exercises for alignment training.
Good posture and effective exercise technique depend on good leg alignment. Learn a basic leg position we use in Pilates and other exercises for alignment training.
Free E-course: Essential Pilates
This free Pilates program is your ticket inside Pilates moves. Each lesson includes an essential concept in Pilates movement, practice exercises, and related articles.
This free Pilates program is your ticket inside Pilates moves. Each lesson includes an essential concept in Pilates movement, practice exercises, and related articles.
Hip Flexors vs Abdominal Muscles
Your hip flexors might be taking over your abdominal exercises. Learn to use Pilates to increase the power of your abdominal exercises by staying out of your hip flexors.
Your hip flexors might be taking over your abdominal exercises. Learn to use Pilates to increase the power of your abdominal exercises by staying out of your hip flexors.
Master The Pilates Roll Up
Lots of people have trouble with the roll up. Here are tips to make roll up the gratifying (strong, flat abs and flexibility) exercise it can be.
Lots of people have trouble with the roll up. Here are tips to make roll up the gratifying (strong, flat abs and flexibility) exercise it can be.
Pilates Exercises: Modification Tips
Modifications can make exercises easier or harder, and help protect your back and neck. Learn how to modify Pilates exercises.
Modifications can make exercises easier or harder, and help protect your back and neck. Learn how to modify Pilates exercises.
Shoulder Stability in Pilates Exercises
Shoulder stability is very important in exercise. These pictures show you how to stabilize your shoulders and scapula.
Shoulder stability is very important in exercise. These pictures show you how to stabilize your shoulders and scapula.
Online Video: Scapular Stabilization
This online video will help you see the positions of the scapula and what makes for more scapular stability.
This online video will help you see the positions of the scapula and what makes for more scapular stability.
Imagery in Exercise - Use the Box Image
Learn to use the box image to help balance and lengthen the body during Pilates exercises.
Learn to use the box image to help balance and lengthen the body during Pilates exercises.
Pilates Breathing - Lateral Breathing
Lateral breathing helps you breathe fully throughout Pilates exercises.
Lateral breathing helps you breathe fully throughout Pilates exercises.
Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise
Learn diaphragmatic breathing - a technique for breathing fully that enlivens the body and reduces stress.
Learn diaphragmatic breathing - a technique for breathing fully that enlivens the body and reduces stress.