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Pilates Beginnings

Over the past twelve months my friends and I have taken up Pilates (pronounced puh-lah-teez) at the gym. Needless to say, we have all gotten stronger and leaner from the Pilates classes we’ve enjoyed. Of course, at first when our instructor led us through The Hundred it was a joke! I was immediately convinced there … Continue reading

Winsor Pilates

Winsor Pilates is a specific type of Pilates developed by Mari Winsor. Countless celebrities, athletes, musicians and even “normal” people like you and me have jumped on the Pilates bandwagon through the amazing portal of Winsor Pilates. Mari Winsor developed her specific brand of Pilates, called Winsor Pilates, over two decades ago. Mari’s business model … Continue reading

Pilates Basics

Pilates Basics is the foundation of exercises originally developed by Joseph H. Pilates to benefit bed-bound patients during World War I. Pilates developed a series of basic exercises designed to help patients tone and lengthen their muscles. Eventually he brought his Pilates basics to New York where he developed a loyal following. The basics of … Continue reading