Learn more about the Pilates Method Alliance’s programs for schools in each section below. Pilates School Approval Program (PSAP) The purpose of the Pilates School Approval Program (PSAP) is to provide a systematic approach by which Pilates schools can demonstrate their compliance with accepted standards, pursue continuous improvement, and be recognized for doing so. To…
The first time you take any new fitness class can be a little intimidating. But for some reason, Pilates classes have an extra air of “avoid this if you don’t know what you’re doing.” Maybe it’s the reformer, with its straps and springs. Maybe it’s the exercise names that you’ve never heard before. (What’s this “Pilates Hundred”…
If you think the only debt you can get into is with your credit cards, think again. When you’re sleep deprived, you experience something called “sleep debt.” “This refers to the condition where we don’t get as much sleep as we need over a period of time, and the physical need for sleep increases to…
We may not think much about balance and stability, but those elements are very important for everything we do, from daily chores to exercise. Each joint is made up of ligaments and tendons, connected to all the muscles that work to keep your body upright and in the proper position. The more you can strengthen that…
Margarine and Frosting These foods, along with many packaged snack foods, are high in trans fats. You may know that trans fats aren’t good for your heart and blood vessels. Research has found that they may also wreak havoc on brain function. A study from the journal Neurology found that older adults who had the…
A Pilates spine corrector is a valuable piece of Pilates equipment for your home or studio, especially if you’re tired of dealing with a sore, achy back. Some are designed to be used as free-standing units, while others pair nicely with a Pilates reformer to give you a rewarding workout. Heavy has made an excellent…
I know Pilates isn’t for everyone, but let’s be honest: What other workout makes you want to cry without weights, resistance bands, or makeshift wine weights? The answer is NO OTHER WORKOUT. Also worth noting: They’re free99 (TY, YouTube!) and will leave you feeling strong, bendy, and Kate Middleton-level poised. Assuming you already got your…
Flu season has arrived, and you may have seen signs urging everyone to get a flu shot. So what is the flu shot, exactly? The flu shot is a vaccination that helps your body make the necessary antibodies it needs to fight off the influenza virus if you happen to get infected by it. Most…
There are many disciplines of movement which make you feel good inside and out. Each one chooses the one that suits them the best, or the one that makes them feel better. The important thing is to move. Currently we spend much of our time sitting: we eat, we drive, we work, we even go…
Many of us have transitioned to teaching our clients virtually. Luckily, we are living in a time when we can still work with them and share all of the benefits of Pilates at a distance. Having said that, it is likely that you are teaching more on the mat than on equipment, as most of…
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