Pilates studio joins study looking to ease breast-cancer pains
Reading Eagle
The Fletcher Towel: Every-Body Pilates is one of five Fletcher Towel instruction centers worldwide participating in a study known as the “Pink Towel Program.” Fletcher Pilates uses a 4-foot, braided cord of terry cloth that works to open the anterior …

Kinstretch Is the New Pilates: Because Joint Problems Start Earlier Than You Think
Paste Magazine
To the untrained eye, it looks like yoga and Pilates, but in fact it's nothing like them. Instead of doing downward facing dog, Kinstretch encourages you to irradiate, isolate your joints (i.e., your shoulders, hips and ankles) and expand your pre …

What is so great about Pilates?
Red Bank Hub
Pilates is an exercises method that is excellent for the senior and athlete alike, an exercise method that both stretches and strengthens important muscles for longevity and optimal balance. The Senior: Although Pilates isn't a cardiovascular workout …

Pilates Place celebrates 10th anniversary
The Union of Grass Valley
People may try out classes in Pilates Mat, as well as a variety of Pilates equipment including Reformer, Chair, Spine Corrector and the latest balance challenge, the Oov. The anniversary week class schedule can be found on The Pilates Place website: …

The Pilates Workout for Better Posture
Shape Magazine
The holidays are over, so you're probably back spending your day hunched over a computer screen or smartphone. The perfect workout to work out those kinks in the spine and neck? Pilates! Strengthening the muscles in your core and back will help protect …

Start the New Year off Right with Communiversity Pilates Classes
University of Cincinnati
Pilates mat classes are taught standing and on the floor, using body weight as the primary form of resistance. Focus is on core abdominal and back muscles and lengthening the spine. Pilates can aid in flexibility and improving posture, as stretching …