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From Corporation to Own Studio – A Passion That Changes Lives – Interview with Ula from Core Pilates Studio in Brzesko
Can you be "just" an investor in the Pilates industry without being an instructor? Urszula Gurgul from Brzesko proves that it is possible, although her passion for Pilates quickly reassessed her plans. By day, a corporate finance employee, she created a space she was lo...
Pilates and Profits: Unveiling the Secrets of Pilates Instructor Salaries
Before I started teaching Pilates, I was a boutique manager. My contract detailed my salary, vacation time, health benefits, retirement plan, etc., every year. I knew how much my paycheck would be every other Friday. And I knew how I could earn more from commissions. Wh...
Renting Balanced Body Equipment – A Beneficial Alternative to Leasing
Opening a Pilates studio often comes with one barrier: financing equipment. Traditional bank leasing usually requires at least 12 months of business operation, complete financial documentation, and a creditworthiness assessment. For new companies, this can be an almost ...
Free Marketing for Your Pilates Studio on Facebook and Instagram: 7 Proven Strategies
Did you know that promoting a Pilates studio doesn't have to mean spending a fortune on advertising? Nowadays, social media, especially Facebook and Instagram, are essential for building a local community. Forget about boring price list photos. Focus on storytelling and...
2025 with Balanced Body Poland: Not Just a Reformer, But a Total Business Power Up!
The year 2025 is behind us – instead of a boring summary, we have an interesting story to tell. It was a year when studios with Balanced Body equipment grew stronger (and we did everything to make it easier for them). See how we conquered the Pilates market in Poland to...
Pilates for Riders: Achieve Stability in the Saddle and a Deep Connection with Your Horse
Horseback riding requires extraordinary balance, strength, and body awareness. Are you frustrated that your horse isn't responding properly to your commands? Do you struggle to maintain a stable saddle? Do you feel exhausted after a ride? Pilates is a proven workout tha...
Pilates and Golf: The Secret to Longer Drives and Fewer Injuries
Many golfers – from weekend players to the elite of the sport, such as Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam – are increasingly turning to Pilates as a fundamental training method that keeps their bodies balanced and significantly improves performance. Why Pilates, in partic...
Disinfecting Pilates Equipment: Hygiene and Safety in the Studio
Many of you are wondering how to ensure the highest possible safety for yourself and your clients during work. Maintaining the highest hygiene standards in a Pilates studio has become a given. It is not only a matter of good practice but primarily a sign of professional...
Time Management for Solo Entrepreneurs in the Pilates Industry
Running a Pilates studio is both rewarding and challenging, especially if you handle everything on your own. I recently completed the course "Time Management for Remote Workers," led by educational designer Anne Parmeter. Although the course is aimed at individuals...
We Can’t Afford Cheap Things! – Interview with Klaudia from Lumi Pilates in Marki
In the world of Pilates, success is not a matter of chance, but of conscious decisions. Meet Klaudia Nordgren from Lumi Pilates Studio – a woman who turned her frustration with the lack of high-quality studios in the area into a thriving network! Here’s a solid business...
California in Poland – 3 Days Full of Passion with Ken (the Creator of BB) and Paul Endelman
In mid-November, the Polish Pilates community had the honor of hosting exceptional visitors. Straight from sunny California, Ken Endelman, founder and CEO of Balanced Body, and his son Paul Endelman – Director of Business Development – arrived for an intensive three-day...
Pilates, Palms, and Allegro: How to Build a Studio that Connects People? | Interview with Klaudia Wałkowińska from Palm Studio Kraków
Some time ago, we visited Palm Studio Kraków and its founder, Klaudia Wałkowińska. Although Klaudia studied at AWF, she found a more detailed approach to working with people in Pilates and created something more than just a workout space. How to create a studio that...