We all know that if you want to look tight and toned then pilates is a no brainer. But what if your goal is to shed pounds? Can pilates help you lose weight? The answer is definitely yes. But you have to understand how it can help. Classical Pilates Mat Work First, pilates mat work…
This may be a shock to you. The first time I tried pilates (eons ago), I wasn’t hooked. I didn’t think there was enough of a “burn factor” and I didn’t see the numbers on my heart rate monitor going too high–not a huge cardio output nor a huge calorie burn. Today as a much…
Last year NY Magazine made an uncharacteristic stir (note the sarcasm) when it proclaimed a Pilates Apocalypse. Basically, with the rise of boutique studios, pilates, the original boutique studio, was going bust. I have to admit, in reading the article, I totally got what they were saying and, I kind of agree. Basically, the issue with…
