Why are You Inflexible?

I hear it often from new students  - I'm not very flexible. Sometimes these students do have a limited range of motion, and sometimes they are better than they realize! Flexibility is our ability to move and that range of motion within which we can move. Part of our flexibility is determined by our genetics … Continue reading Why are You Inflexible?

Pilates, Calories and Strength

I  had a couple interesting questions in Pilates class the other day: How many calories will I burn in a Pilates session?   Is Pilates enough for strength building? These are excellent questions and worth exploring! We tend to look at calorie burn as the sole means to evaluate the effectiveness of an exercise. Often times we see fitness trends … Continue reading Pilates, Calories and Strength