Author: Donna Finnie
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Can You Do Pilates Twice a Day?
You can do Pilates twice a day, as long as the sessions are different and spaced out. Here’s how to structure it, what to do in each session, and when to ease back.
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Soreness After Pilates: What’s Normal and What Isn’t
Soreness after Pilates is normal — it’s DOMS, and it means you worked hard. Here’s the difference between good soreness and a warning sign, and how to recover faster.
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How to Properly Use a Small Pilates Ball
A small Pilates ball supports the spine, challenges core stability, and adds variety to floor exercises. Here is how to use it correctly and which exercises to start with.
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Is Pilates really exercise?
When you think of exercise, you often think of fast movements such as running, cycling, a gym session or team sports, so does Pilates count as exercise?
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Does Pilates Change Your Body Shape?
Pilates builds lean, toned muscle and improves posture rather than adding bulk. Here is how it changes your body, what the timeline looks like, and whether it helps with weight loss.
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How long does it take to see results from Pilates?
You’ve heard all the amazing things about Pilates and are ready to dive in, but how long until you see results?
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Can I do Pilates without a mat?
You might be wondering what is so special about the Pilates mat? Why does everyone use one? Do you actually need a mat or could Pilates be done without one?
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A step-by-step guide to getting started with Pilates
As a Pilates instructor, I get asked a lot of questions so I’ve put together this guide to help beginners understand what Pilates is and how to get started.
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What are the best clothes for Pilates?
Pilates don’t generally have a uniform you must wear but there are some clothes better suited to Pilates than others.
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Are Pilates Bars Any Good? What You Need to Know
A Pilates bar adds resistance to standing exercises and mixes up a home practice effectively. Here is how they work, what to look for, and whether they are worth buying.