Pilates Blogs

“Forward and back, forward and back. Nothing side to side. Resist rotation. No wasted motion. You’ll run faster if you cut out that wasted motion and keep it all forward and back.” This state...

So how much difference does it make changing the distance between your machines from pre-CoVid to either 2m or 1.5m Social Distancing? The table below shows the space required for a set quantity of re...

At Align-Pilates we have a range of covers for your reformer to make it easier, quicker and more effective to clean your equipment after each use while also protecting your reformer from getting damag...

At Harris Mind and Body (HMB) Teacher Training school we teach our L3 Pilates Mat Teachers (our entry-level qualification in association with AIQ) 117 basic positions and movements – that when put t...

As the reopening of Gyms and Pilates Studios gets ever closer we take a look at the difference the Social distance limits makes to the amount of Pilates reformers a studio can deploy in their space, w...

Laws differ from country to country but in the UK, Pilates Studios are under the guidance of UK Active. At the time of writing (June 10th, 2020), two of the key pieces of advice are: The conce...

Moving abroad, Pilates studio closing, Upgrading Apparatus, Apparatus unused and gathering dust, Ex Showroom or Ex Exhibition are all headlines on adverts or reasons given for owners selling their Pil...

Why we love this mat! The Align-Pilates Mat is 100% recyclable and also free from PVC and latex! It’s 10mm thick, this gives your body comfort throughout your Pilates repertoire. This mat is perfect...

Why we love the Rotational Discs? These discs are fantastic for developing strength balance and control; we also love how they develop your perception and awareness of alignment. You can use them to m...

Why we love the magic circle! The Magic Circle can support or challenge you within your exercises. It can also help your body understand how to better direct your energy to improve your elongation pat...

In the previous blog “Pilates trends over the past 5 years” I identified the Wellness market as the key Growth area in the Pilates market. Integrating your micro, small or medium sized Pilates bus...

In the previous blog “Opportunities for Pilates businesses within the wellness market”, we looked at the structure and sectors within the Wellness market, identifying the 5 highest growth sectors....