Pilates Knowledge Center
Use this resource to enhance your knowledge about Pilates. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional our knowledge center of terms, exercises, equipment and concepts will help you to gain a better understanding of the Pilates method. Pilates, originally known as Contrology, will help you to improve your posture, strength, balance and flexibility.
- How to get Certified in Pilates?
- What is the difference between Pilates and Yoga?
- What is the Pilates Powerhouse?
- What is the first Pilates Exercise?
- How to do The Seal in Pilates?
- How to do the Swan in Pilates?
- How to do the Saw in Pilates?
- How to do the Pilates Scissors?
- How to do a Double Leg Stretch in Pilates?
- How to do a Single Leg Stretch in Pilates?
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What is a Wunda Chair?
The Wunda Chair was created in 1945 by Joseph Pilates, the creator of the Pil...
What is Pilates?
Pilates is a low-intensity, full-body workout that improves muscle tone, flex...
What is a Pilates Machine?
You have probably heard of a Pilates Mat. A Pilates Mat has extra padding which dif...
How to Become a Pilates Instructor
In today's world, there is a growing focus on both mental health and physical fitness...
Can you perform Pilates anytime?
While most people don't have access to Pilates apparatus at their homes, they can u...
What is a Pilates Beginner Workout?
All students, regardless of their strength or flexibility, start with the Beginner Syst...
What is Classical Pilates?
Pilates, a widely popular exercise method today, boasts a rich history rooted in th...
What is a Pilates Reformer?
The Reformer is a bed-like apparatus. designed by Joseph Pilates. It consists of a flat...
What is the Pilates Cadillac?
Joseph Pilates designed the Cadillac, which was the largest apparatus he ever invented....
What is a Ladder Barrel?
Joseph Pilates, the creator of the Pilates method, was a beer drinker. Beer was deliver...
What is a Pilates Neck Stretcher?
Joseph Pilates, the creator of the Pilates method and inventor of all Pilates apparat...
What is a Pilates Tower?
Most of the exercises performed on the Cadillac can be performed on the Tower. Many tak...
What is the difference between Classical and Contemporary Pilates?
In modern Pilates, there are two primary schools: Classical and Contemporary. The...
How to prepare for your Pilates Mat Certification?
Congratulations on your decision to become a Pilates Teacher! Mat Certification, usua...
How to host Pilates Teacher Training in a studio?
Hosting a Pilates Teacher Training is a great way to bring in new clients and find new...
How to do a Teaser in Pilates?
The Teaser is a Classical Pilates exercise. Similar to the calisthenic V-ups or "Fran...
How to do the Hundred in Pilates?
The Hundred is a Classical Pilates exercise. The Hundred is the first exercise in t...
How to do a Pilates Roll Up properly?
The Roll Up is a Classical Pilates exercise. The Roll Up is the second exercise i...
How to do One Leg Circles in Pilates?
One Leg Circles is a Classical Pilates exercise. One Leg Circles is performed before R...
How to perform Rolling like a Ball in Pilates?
Rolling like a Ball is a Classical Pilates exercise. Rolling Like a Ball follows ...
How to do a Single Leg Stretch in Pilates?
The Single Leg Stretch is a Classical Pilates exercise. The Single Leg Stretch is the ...
How to do a Double Leg Stretch in Pilates?
The Double Leg Stretch is a Classical Pilates exercise. The Double Leg Stretch follow...
How to do the Pilates Scissors?
Scissors is a Classical Pilates exercise. It is the third exercise in the Ab Series o...
How to do the Saw in Pilates?
The Saw is a Classical Pilates exercise. The Saw is performed after The Corkscrew. Th...
How to do the Swan in Pilates?
The Swan is a Classical Pilates exercise, similar to the yoga 'Cobra' pose. It is per...
How to do The Seal in Pilates?
The Seal is a Classical Pilates exercise near the end of the Mat order. The rhythmi...
What is the first Pilates Exercise?
The first Pilates exercise is called the Hundred. This is a great exercise to warm up t...
What is the Pilates Powerhouse?
In the world of Pilates, a fundamental principle lies at the heart of every movement an...
What is the difference between Pilates and Yoga?
Although Pilates and Yoga do have many similarities, their areas of focus and the way t...
How to get Certified in Pilates?
So you've decided you want to become a Pilates teacher - that's great! Getting...
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