Blog

Shoulder BridgeBy Amanda TurnerKerry doing Shoulder Bridge on the CadillacSummer is upon us, and you know what that means - another lower body focused exercise! Although I love a good glute exercise - I love Shoulder Bridge for so many other reasons: the …

JackknifeBy Amanda TurnerFor this month’s exercise, I wanted to tackle one of my favorite advanced Mat exercises - Jackknife. I love Jackknife because it not only engages the powerhouse (the abs, glutes, and inner thighs) but also the back of y…

By Kerry De VivoContrology, this is how Joe Pilates referred to his method of body conditioning. Contrology, that would be the study of control. Of all of the many benefits of the Pilates Method, as we refer to it today, why emphasize control vs…

Short Box SeriesBy Amanda Turner While we have previously examined Tree, since we’re all surviving the Coronavirus quarantine together, I thought it would be an excellent time to go over this series seated on the Mat, Reformer Mat style! A…

MermaidBy Amanda Turner Ahhh Mermaid - another exercise that varies in level of difficulty, that can be completed on several different apparatus throughout the studio, and one that’s often met with a begrudging sigh, depending on where the exer…

The BackstrokeBy Kerry De Vivo This intermediate level, Long Box Reformer exercise is a high-value building block in the Pilates Method. However, it’s often treated or experienced much like a speed bump that you just need to get over. Let&rsquo…

By Amanda TurnerHappy New Year, everyone! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and feel rested, rejuvenated, and ready to invigorate your Pilates work! This month, I wanted to take a closer look at Swan. I love Swan because it can be d…