Jun 22

david-beckham-Soccer-PilatesDave Beckhman is determined to show Three Lions boss Fabio Capello he is fit enough for next year’s World Cup in South Africa, and play on for years afterward.

Becks was introduced to Pilates  wile on loan at AC Milan. The Italian giants insist all their players take up Pilates as it helps with balance and suppleness.  The fitness regime has reduced Becks’ body fat from 13.7 per cent to a super-toned 8.5 per cent.

He said: “I do an hour of Pilates a day. The medical set-up at Milan is fantastic and fitness-wise I am the best I have been for a long time. The England star,  says he is in his best shape in years due to an hour-long daily routine.

“He might get a bit of stick from the England lads as Pilates is seen as a bit of a girlie fitness fad,  — but Continue reading »

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May 11

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Nigella Lawson (48 years old) gained weight  while filming her Nigella Bites show.  The English Muffin quickly lost it with the help of Pilates.  Rachael and Martha  also think Pilates is the special ingredient you need to make you just right ;-) Continue reading »

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Apr 05

Pilates-buff-Jessica-Dimpson-has NFL-QB-&-Tight-EndJessica Simpson and Gisele Bundchen Brady have a lot of income.  Not only are they beautiful rich and famous Pilates Buffs but they also have one of this years best NFL Quarterbacks and one of this years best Tight Ends. Continue reading »

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Mar 19

lolita-madrid-pilates-day-2007-articlePilates Day, an annual, international, community event celebrated on the first Saturday of May every year is celebrated around the world.  But this year the PMA  apparently decided that the event can only be produced and hosted by PMA members.  Leaders in the Pilates Industry who fought  a long drawn out legal battle to make the Pilates Method accessible for all are taking issue with this new move to exclusivity.

Lolita San Miguel, Pilates PMA Elder and one of two persons officially certified by Joseph and Clara Pilates to teach The Method, today expressed her disappointment

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Feb 21

mischa_barton3From Cellulite To A Really  Tight Pilates bottom line.

Mischa Barton, the sexy 23-year-old actress of the “O.C” fame attributes her new sleek physique to Pilates.  “I’m obsessed with Pilates. I think it’s so fun”   Speaking with OK! Magazine on the topic of her new slender frame, the actress and occasional model reveals her new love affair with the mind body workout Continue reading »

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Feb 06

Hockey Pilates

Marian Gaborik is still weeks from playing, but he’s also ahead of schedule as he rehabs his way back from left hip surgery.

Gaborik, who had surgery Jan. 5, wasn’t expected to skate until six weeks after surgery. He hopes to begin skating next week — Week 5.

Gaborik began rehab immediately after surgery at Vail’s Steadman Hawkins Clinic, spending three weeks there. He’s rehabbed nearly seven days a week, twice a day, doing everything from swimming to Pilates. Wednesday, he started to run. Continue reading »

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Jan 28

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The Lakers Girls are more than just skilled dancers and beautiful women, they’re also incredibly fit. Like their superstar Colby Bryant they choose Pilates to help them be the best they can be.  It keeps them looking and feeling great and playing long and strong on and off the court.

Lisa: I love, love, love Pilates! It teaches you to use your muscles appropriately so they do not get over developed.

I take Pilates 3 times a week and made sure I continued my healthy eating habits.

I usually start off with an hour of Pilates in the morning to strengthen my core and keep my muscles lean and lengthen. Most of the workout is done with the reformer. My favorite exercise is “climbs a tree”. It works your abs well. Then after work I go for a 30 minutes run. Continue reading »

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Dec 13

Master pilates teacher Romana Kryzanowska being taught by the legendary Joseph H. Pilates over 50 years ago.

Pilates, one of the oldest forms of  exercise has stood the test of time and is now revolutionizing  the way fitness is taught around the world.  We are delighted that we can help fulfill his wish.

“I appeal to those interested in the future welfare of our race, to aid in putting my practical physical education method before the public where it will do the most benefit, and to have them see and test my health producing inventions to the end that mankind can enjoy
God’s blessings - health and happiness.”


Joseph H. Pilates,  1880 - 1967
Return to Life Through Contrology

Review a few of his quotes from Joseph H. Pilates book Return to Life Through Contrology.

“I’m fifty years ahead of my time” Joseph Pilates quotes. Boy, was he right. Continue reading »

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Dec 01

How did Brooke Burke prepare to win Dancing With The Stars and regain her Sexy figure after Baby No. 1-2-3 and? How Did Susan Lucci and John O’Hurley get in shape for Dancing With The Stars and to perform against competition that was half their age? To enhance their performance their bottom line is Pilates the results they get.

Burke credits Pilates with carving out her killer abs with movements she calls “abdominal contouring activities.” She used to practice yoga every day, but for the past 5 years, she has done nothing but Pilates three times a week and cardio workouts three times a week. “It’s all about balance and an active lifestyle,” she says. Continue reading »

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Nov 07

Faith Hill was once named one of the “50 Most Beautiful People” by People magazine. Now she’s one of the most shapely people, showing off an impressively chiseled midrift on the cover of the December issue of Shape magazine.

Faith started taking Pilates classes this year, and the routine has given her, at age 41, a body that outshines most 25-year-olds. As a result, she’s secure enough to bare her belly in a bikini on the cover when the issue hits newsstands Nov. 10. Continue reading »

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