How Often Should I Do Pilates as a Beginner?
When I first started working out during my senior year at Michigan State, I thought the only way I'd see results was if I worked out every single day.
Then one of my friends convinced me to join an eight-week fitness challenge.
The commitment?
Just two classes a week.
I'll admit...I laughed.
Two workouts? That wasn't going to change anything.
Fast forward eight weeks, and not only had those two workouts become one of my favorite parts of the week, but they completely changed the way I looked at fitness.
Because I learned something I still tell clients today:
You don't need to do more. You need to do what you can actually sustain and then build from there.
What the “Pilates Shake” Actually Means for Building Lean Muscle
If you've ever taken a Pilates-inspired strength class, you've probably experienced it.
Your legs start trembling.
Your arms begin shaking.
Your core feels like it's vibrating.
And somewhere around the halfway point of the movement, you start wondering:
"Is this normal?"
Or maybe you've heard someone say:
"If you're shaking, you're building muscle."
Then someone else chimes in:
"Nope. That's just a Pilates thing."
So...who's right?
The answer is somewhere in the middle.
Is Reformer Pilates Good for Weight Loss
If you’ve been searching for a workout that helps you lose weight, you’ve probably seen Pilates come up. But does reformer Pilates actually help with weight loss?
Before I answer that, I want to tell you why I found this style of training in the first place. Because my relationship with fitness hasn’t always looked like it does today.
In my 20s, I was doing what a lot of people do when they’re trying to get in shape. I was doing bootcamps (what many people now call circuit training), OrangeTheory, running, strength training, and pushing myself through intense workouts.
The problem? I wasn’t supporting my body the way I needed to.
What Pregnancy Does to Your Core (And How to Rebuild It)
When you are pregnant, everyone always asks the new mom-to be “how they are feeling”, but that care can sometimes feel like an abrupt departure when our new bundle of joy enters the world, leaving a lot of women wondering….what did pregnancy do to my core and how can I restrengthen it?
How to Become a Pilates Instructor: What No One Tells You
We know it. Pilates right now is having a MOMENT. It feels like a Pilates studio is popping up on every corner, and you’d be hard pressed to scroll on IG without an influencer talking about how she’s moving into her “full time Pilates era”. But here’s the deal despite how easy and vibey it may look on the gram, becoming an Instructor is not the easiest side hustle regardless of how passionate you may be. That said it can be one of the most rewarding jobs on the planet. So if you think you want to be a Pilates Instructor, here are our top tips for navigating this field.