Hello!

My day usyally consists of a 10 minute pilates in the Moring, then a couple of times a week i do 10-30min pilates with ankle/wrist weights and then 10 minute relaxing pilates before bed. My question is, do The ankle and wrist weights help at all, do i get better results if i use them? They are 1-2kg per weight. Help is appreciated.:)

I just tried Pilates at home for the first time, holy crap. How do y'all do it? I used TikTok recommendations - mats (below five for the win on budget-friendly) and some essential equipment. I'm aware the first week will be stuffy. How long before you become flexible and get used to it as a beginner? I'm hoping it'll help with my lordosis/posture. And who should I watch on YouTube? I'm currently watching Move with Nicole!

Hey y’all

From yalls experience, is Pilates an effective way to build strength?

My goal isn’t necessarily to tone / build muscle, or control the appearance of my glutes at all

I just want strength to reduce / prevent back pain.

Recommendations I see online all say weight training but I reeeaallllyyyy hate weight training

Where do studio owners buy their socks from? I just dropped some grip socks and want to get them in a couple studios. Also what is the usual minimum do you purchase?! Thank you!

Hi All,

I am wondering if someone can help me with a dilemma. I am planning to take my reformer pilate certification through Balance Body. I am wondering if i can take my anatomy, movement principles, and reformer 1 modules online. For my reformer 2 and reformer 3, I am planning to take it in person if possible.

There is only one studio in MA that offer the BB module for the entire state. They can only offer certain courses for each months. They are on the more expensive side and I am trying to save as much money as possible. I am feeling conflicted on what to do.

If possible, I would like take reformer 1 and 2 online just to save money. I am taking my course in the order of what BB recommend on their website.

Thank you so much!

Hi guys, Any ideas regarding Basi Pilates’s Teaching Program? I live in Houston Tx and I am interested in starting this program. The only 2 options I found were : Club Pilates & Basi. Which one is better? Any other recommendations in Houston? Thanks so much in advance guys!!

Just wondering how difficult the level 3 reformer pilates exam is? What is the passing grade like and what level of questions are they?

I wasn't able to find Pilates socks that match my style—so I designed my own! Only available for meet up in Vancouver, but open to feedback from you all! Lmk what design would be of interest to you 💖🩰

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I’ve been doing Pilates since 2021, so at this point there are things that have become muscle memory.

But for whatever reason I can’t seem to engage my core properly anymore. I notice I’m doming when I do sit ups. And that when I do try really hard to engage correctly it feels wrong and is hard to breath. My body seams to just think sucking it in = engaging my core. It’s like my body and brain don’t know how to do this properly anymore

I’ve been doing at home mat Pilates for a while due to finances. But maybe I need to get back into a studio tho fix this?

Any clue why this might have happened? Also tips and videos (only if they’re good) as to find a solution?

It’s kinda seriously messing with my confidence and freaking me out

Pilates helped me through an injury and I want to help people get stronger & bring them that feeling of “you can still do it”. Plus I love the way it makes me feel and the flow and precision almost makes me feel like I’m dancing again. So I’m documenting my journey to become a cerified Pilates Teacher!

The whole “like and subscribe” is against my nature, but I tried to have a barre class 2 years ago and the feeling of having no one show up to a single class is something I never want to experience again. So I’m pushing myself to be more visible by being more active on social media. Plus it’s the 1st of the month and community guidelines say this content is ok today.

If you are interested in becoming certified and want to see how it plays the process plays out, check out my page. In person class is March 1!!

https://www.instagram.com/pilates.in.the.pines?igsh=MTZqdGw3emU5ZjJ1Ng%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

I’m thinking about starting a company to lease Pilates reformer machines to studios. What do you think?

How would this benefit studios? As a studio owner, how much would you be willing to pay to lease these machines instead of buying them outright?

Thanks 🙏

I can roll up just a little farther with control, or a new set of muscles has kicked on or learned to relax, or my mind comes up with a new metaphor for the sensation of the front/back or side bodies balancing each other out. I feel sure this sense of rapid progress is attributable to the really debilitating condition my body has started with, and that surely the experience of pilates will change as my body changes, and my practice advances.

I am curious how a long term practice feels. Is it typical to have rapid progress up front and then slow down? Is it typical to hit plateaus, or anything that causes your interest to lapse? How do you overcome obstetrical to motivation or progress? I have only been practicing for 2 months, but I can see how valuable this practice is to my poor health, and I think I’m just anxious that it will stop being enjoyable. I really like it now, but seems a little too good to be true you know? Plus if I keep advancing at this rate I'll surely be superman in 2 years, and that just can't be right lol.

Hi Toronto friends! I’m a contemporary Pilates instructor offering discounted reformer privates at a studio near Trinity Bellwoods called Muse Movement. These hours are part of my apprenticeship/ teaching hours (it’s a 200 hour training). I can provide more details on chat/ via dm (feel free to reach out here or on Instagram @apurvaxo).

A bit about my teaching style: I believe in helping folks find movement that feels good within their bodies, and offer this by providing a variety of thoughtful and creative cues as we move. Hands-on adjustments are always an option if you're comfortable. I usually plan a class prior to privates but always offer tons of options to modify and make it more/less dynamic & challenging depending on what journey you’re hoping to go on.

Excited to move with you 💞

I exercise 6+ times a week but I'm still really struggling to activate my transverse abdominis whilst doing various ab exercises.

I've tried lots of different exercises and regressions with no luck.

Are there any stretches or warm up routines that you do in order to prepare for Pilates?

Hello I am looking for advice for mat Pilates and online videos. I am a mom who wants to change my post partum body and improve my posture. I found this girl Cami Sophia on Instagram a couple months ago and I’ve been doing a couple of her videos here and there along with some yoga videos. I just recently saw someone say she doesn’t do real Pilates and she’s just another influencer. Can anyone confirm or deny? I’m new to the Pilates world and have no clue what to look for in quality of workouts. I’d like to start getting serious and form a solid routine. Thank you in advance kind Reddit strangers!!❤️

Hi Everyone! I'm now starting with pilatesology to start practicing pilates at home as some of you have recommended. But I am having trouble finding my neutral pelvis, I've watched some videos about it. I know that my hip and public bone have to be aligned but I don't know how to be sure of that with my hands as reference, I'm not good at evaluating if my hands are parallel to the floor. Also I'm overweight and idk how much my butt is interfering.

How do I ensure a neutral pelvis?

Thanks in advance!

I’m VERY new to Pilates and have been using the BetterMe app. I’m a mom of five and super busy, so about 15 minutes a day is ideal for me. Also, I’m on a budget. :) are there any better options out there you could recommend?

This is my second pregnancy but my first with actually doing pilates. I started 4 months ago and have been loving it! With my first pregnancy I had severe round ligament pain. I'm worried that is going to happen again. But regardless, what should I avoid doing and when?

Just starting to do it again. I had to stop for a few years. Would doing 20 min every day be enough?? And how long till I should add more time???

i’ve had my bb metro iq reformer for a few weeks now, but i’m noticing the springs are rather loud and make somewhat of a reverberating sound when pushing out the carriage while doing footwork. when i inspect the springs and reformer itself i see nothing out of the ordinary. any tips on fixing loud springs?

Hi everyone, I’m considering a Pilates certification with Breathe Education and would love to hear from anyone who’s already gone through the process and gotten certified. What was your experience like? Thanks!

Breathe Education

So I used to have an ED many years ago and since then, my relationship with working out has been skewed and distorted. However, since the start of this year, I discovered Pilates and have gone from hardly working out (ex gym-girlie but gave up any form of exercise for a few months because I had enough and HATED exercising) to doing Pilates religously for x5 days a week. I went from doing 20 mins Pilates sessions to 60 mins sessions and have never been prouder. My posture has improved, I feel more toned and flexible and most importantly, I actually look forward to working out for once! I no longer do exercise because I want to obtain a certain physique or burn x amount of calories, I do it because I love moving my body and challenging it to new moves etc. I even go to an in-person mat Pilates class and love the community of people I have met. My instructor recently told me that she has seen a big improvement in me and it feels amazing to know I am progressing! Anyways, just wanted to spread the joy I have with Pilates at the moment as I never thought I would see the day where I love working out for healthy reasons. Sending lots of love to you all! <3

Okay y'all! I'm looking to become a workout instructor literally anywhere in Chicago. I need to get trained but I don't wanna pay A MILLION DOLLARS. Does anyone know of workout studios where they train you and it isn't super expensive? Let me know y'all's suggestions!

I’m interested in becoming a mat only instructor. I’ve narrowed it down to two schools here in nyc. The biggest difference between the two is as follows: The Kane School seems very heavy on emphasising muscle anatomy and body mechanics with a more clinical perspective. And i really like that! Their training includes two private sessions with a master trainer. While teaching practice classes, you are only observed for 3 of those hours

The other is Real Pilates. Which after doing a ton of research on this sub reddit, seems like they really set you up to be a great teacher. Says on their website it includes TEN hours of private and semi private sessions with a trainer. Which i imagine is really helpful when learning. Also includes TEN hours of observation

From those of you who have done teacher training, do any of these things stick out as more important to you than the other? Thank you!

maybe a stupid question but I would like to include pilates movements for specific regions on the same day I target them at my home gym so I have ample time for recovery. Is that recommended?

or is it contrarindicated (i.e better to work legs/glutes/ core when you're targeting chest/shoulders/arms at the gym)?

Or is it better to do a full body workout on a day when you're not at the gym.

Is there science behind this? Or is this simply a matter of preference?

Does anyone know of any good black owned pilates brands / athletic wear? Looking to get some good pieces.