Laurette Ryan PMA-CPT  When I have read Joseph Pilates “Return to Life through Contrology” what occurs to me is that he isn’t writing this for the skilled dancer or athlete. The text is pretty straight forward with his views and recommendations on wellness, health and his exercises. I have watched Pilates in my experience of [...]

by Laurette Ryan Just back from the PMA 2011 conference in Palm Springs. I got to connect with so many awesome teachers and benefactors of our Pilates world. It’s in those moments I know I am so lucky to have found and discovered my calling as a teacher of Joe Pilate’s work. I am also [...]

Is Pilates Different? By Laurette Ryan www.balancepointpilates.com www.LauretteRyan.com Recently, I was engaged in one of those crazy online “discussions” where a person asked “So, what makes Pilates different from other forms of exercise?” And just like it goes, at times when you are online, I couldn’t tell whether the “asker” was under the impression that [...]

entitled “Hottie Body-Humpilates”. I, like many if not most of you, got a good chuckle.

I would like this opportunity to respond to “Humpilates”. Part of me wishes Mr. Pilates himself were alive and could go on Mr. Kimmel’s TV program and teach him the Saw or Roll-over in his classical manner….

During the scissors exercise in Pilates, support the upper body with strong core muscles. Learn more about the scissors advanced Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video. Expert: Carol Ann Contact: www.studioGroupX.com Bio: Carol Ann has 19 years of professional fitness training experience and holds a master’s degree in [...]

Side-lying double leg lift exercises in Pilates can have several variations depending on skill level and strength. Learn more about the side-lying double leg lift advanced Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video. Expert: Carol Ann Contact: www.studioGroupX.com Bio: Carol Ann has 19 years of professional fitness training experience [...]

The neck pull Pilates exercise doesn’t pull the neck but does lengthen the neck and spine. Learn more about the neck pull advanced Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video. Expert: Carol Ann Contact: www.studioGroupX.com Bio: Carol Ann has 19 years of professional fitness training experience and holds a [...]

The twist exercise in Pilates strengthens core muscles and works the entire body. Learn more about the twist advanced Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video. Expert: Carol Ann Contact: www.studioGroupX.com Bio: Carol Ann has 19 years of professional fitness training experience and holds a master’s degree in Exercise [...]

In Pilates, the cancan exercise focuses on strengthening all of the abdominal muscles. Learn more about the can can advanced Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video. Expert: Carol Ann Contact: www.studioGroupX.com Bio: Carol Ann has 19 years of professional fitness training experience and holds a master’s degree in [...]

In Pilates, the leg pull front exercise works the hamstrings, glutes and core. Learn more about the leg pull front advanced Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video. Expert: Carol Ann Contact: www.studioGroupX.com Bio: Carol Ann has 19 years of professional fitness training experience and holds a master’s degree [...]