Learn more about Pilates! Our knowledge base will allow you to discover the history and evolution of the exercise method created by Joseph Pilates, its key principles, and understand the source of its incredible popularity worldwide. Here you will find information about Pilates exercises on the Reformer, Chair, Barrel, or Cadillac, as well as their impact on the body, mind, well-being, and health, along with their applications in physiotherapy, professional sports training, or general development. Also, take advantage of practical tips that will help you in establishing and running a Pilates studio and choosing reliable equipment and furnishings.
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Is conscious movement important in the gym as well?
When you go to the gym, mindfulness practice is probably not at the top of your priority list. It is primarily associated with exercises that focus on slow breathing and deep concentration, such as yoga or Pilates.
Pilates Effectively Supports the Fight Against Stress
Is stress accompanying you for most of the day? It's time to free yourself from it - it is often the cause of many illnesses and ailments, such as headaches, heart issues, stomach problems, fatigue, muscle tension, lowered immunity, neurosis, and even autoimmune disease...
Hashimoto and Pilates Exercises
Do you not know how to help the body with Hashimoto? This exotic-sounding disease is still not properly diagnosed and taken seriously. It is difficult to find a doctor who will accurately assess and consider how the disease and its symptoms affect the patient's quality ...
Pilates for Beginners at Home
Are you considering Pilates training? It has a reputation as a slow, soothing form of exercise, but it can still be intimidating at first—especially due to the reformers, which look like medieval torture devices.
Advanced Pilates
Beginner, intermediate, or advanced? The creator of Pilates, Joseph Pilates, did not use a strict classification - when he looked at a person, he knew what their body needed and tailored exercises specifically for them.
Breathing in Pilates
Breathing is so natural that few people pay attention to it on a daily basis. Statistics confirm this - most Poles use only 10% of their lung capacity during inhalation. Sounds bad? Improper breathing carries many negative consequences. When tissues...
Pilates After a Cesarean Section and Getting Back in Shape
You had a cesarean section and want to get back to your pre-pregnancy shape? Remember that postpartum recovery after a cesarean is different from natural childbirth. A cesarean is a serious surgery - regardless of whether it was planned...
3 Tips for Men Starting Pilates Training
Does Pilates suit men? In recent years, the popularity of this discipline has mainly been driven by women - participants and instructors, which enhances the impression that Pilates is a sport for women. However, a closer look reveals that men also...
9 Things to Know Before Your First Reformer Workout
Are you about to have your first Pilates workout on the Reformer? Not sure what to expect? You're not alone - many people feel confused during their first encounter with this type of equipment. First of all, if you think it will be an easy, slow workout, you’re in for a...
Pilates for Back Pain
Are back pains making your daily life difficult? Your spine is calling for help. You are not alone - up to 80% of the population experiences lower back pain at least once in their lifetime. Unfortunately, it often doesn't end with a one-time issue - 60% of people experi...
Osteoporosis – What’s Next?
Are you afraid of osteoporosis? Such a diagnosis raises fears of fractures even from minor injuries. When this disease takes over your body, bone density decreases, disrupting their structure and quality. Are you wondering if you will lose strength? Do you have to give ...
Conscious or Unconscious – What Are the Differences Between These Two Types of Movement?
Your body is your home. How you feel in it depends on you. Do you want it to listen to you, be intelligent, integrated, capable of reflection and renewal? Conscious movement comes to the rescue. WHAT IS CONSCIOUS MOVEMENT? You don't always realize...