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Pilates Year in Review
Pilates Year in Review: Top Trends & Community Moments As the Pilates industry continues to evolve, this past year marked a powerful return to the method’s roots while embracing innovation, inclusivity, and community connection. Pilates has moved far beyond its former niche reputation, emerging as...
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Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Bone Health and Osteoporosis: Can Pilates Help? Bone health is a foundational component of overall wellness, yet it is often overlooked until problems arise. Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by decreased bone density and increased fracture risk, affects millions of people worldwide, particularly...
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The Science of Movement
The Science of Movement: Why Pets and Pilates Both Boost Mood Movement, whether it comes from taking your dog for a walk or flowing through a Pilates session, has a measurable impact on the brain and body.  While pets and Pilates might seem unrelated at first glance, the science shows they share powerful...
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Why Pilates Studios thrive within the beach culture of the South Bay
The South Bay isn’t just a place to live, it’s a lifestyle built around movement, sunshine, and an endless appetite for staying active. From Manhattan to Redondo Beach, the community pulses with beach runs at sunrise, volleyball matches that stretch from morning to dusk, surf sessions before work, and...
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Building Community Through Pilates
Building Community Through Pilates: Friends, Fitness, and Fun! At Plyo Pilates Performance, we’re preparing to open our doors with one big goal in mind, to create a space where movement builds more than muscle.  We believe Pilates isn’t just about physical strength; it’s about connection, confidence,...
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Pilates: From Inclusive Rehabilitation to Perceived Elitism
Joseph Pilates was a true rebel at heart, never satisfied with the limits of conventional medicine or fitness.  When doctors told him his body was too weak, he created a whole new method of movement. When war confined him, he turned hospital beds into exercise equipment.  And when the fitness world pushed...
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The Rise of Plyometric Pilates
The Rise of Plyometric Pilates: Next-Level Training for Athletes In the ever-evolving world of fitness, crossover training continues to push boundaries. One of the latest innovations gaining traction among serious athletes is Plyometric Pilates, a fusion of the controlled, core-centric practice of Pilates...
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How Professional Athletes Use Pilates to Stay Game Ready
For professional athletes, the line between peak performance and injury is razor thin. The demands of high level competition require not only explosive power and endurance, but also control, resilience, and balance. That’s why many elite athletes have turned to Pilates as a cornerstone of their training....