Pilates Blog

" I've been doing Pilates and yoga, trying to lean out my body so I won't be bulky."

Tennis phenomenon Serena Williams has taken up Pilates, the fastest growing activity in the country (Up 450%  with over 8.5 million participants in the US) …to get stronger?  No to lean out her body so its not so bulky.

The super star explains that her new hybrid Pilates  workout includes Pilates two to three times a week…. just like Joseph Pilates suggested in his book “Return to Life Through Contrology.’  Published 65 years ago.

“In 10 sessions, you will feel the difference. In 20, you will see the difference. And in 30, you’ll be on your way to having a whole new body.”

Is it working?  Williams said that she has Pilates to thank for her new slim line look… “She claims Pilates gave her results within a week” , she dropped from a size 12 to a size 10, and her famous rear end is now a great deal smaller.

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Gisele Bundchen Brady has been keeping a pretty low profile since giving birth.  Now she is back in shape and men around the world, including her husband NFL QB Tom Brady are amazed at the results.

Gisele, known for her toned physique and luscious looks, told Vogue magazine that muscle memory and Pilates are to thank for the svelte figure she displayed on stage at the Sao Paulo Brazil‘s Fashion show only six months after giving birth…… Continue reading »

The Cowboys 27 year old Outside Linebacker De Marcus Ware, the best pass-rusher in the NFL loves his little girl, used Pilates to developed a strong core and has the attention of every NFL Quarterback

The Cowboys 27 year old  Outside Linebacker DeMarcus Ware has added martial arts and Pilates to his training mix.  This new Mind Body Core Exercises regime adds rack and pinion steering to the most dynamic defender in the NFL.  Now he can bring his strength out of the gym, onto  the field and deliver it.

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“PILATES CHANGED MY LIFE’  late night female comedians Chelsea Handler, 35,  “I was a fitness fiasco until I found Pilates’

“Pilates has been the most gentle on my body,” says Chelsea.   “I’m longer and leaner and much more graceful.   I can honestly say it’s changed my body, and my life.” Continue reading »

Gary Brackett, left, Dwight Freeny, right, engage their core as they crush
Joe Flacco and the Ravens.

Gary Brackett took time away from his off-season training to talk to reporters about his $33 million contract and $12 million dollar signing bomous that he signed with the Indianapolis Colts.

“I actually left my Pilates class a little early to get here and be in front of you all,” Brackett said at a Friday afternoon news conference. “Pilates, hot yoga, gets a little flexibility in these bones.” Continue reading »

It’s been a long  journey, coming off a back injury  for 2006 USA Giant Slalom Gold Medal defender Julia Mancuso.   To prepare Julia to win at the 2010 Winter Olympics she and her coaches developed a unique  hybrid cross training program that included Plyometrics, Proprioceptive and Pilates core exercise.    Before the race she said  “Everything has been working really well.”  “I believed I can ski fast…..it’s all or nothing.”

Her dedication and unique training paid off.   Julia Mancuso flashed to the front of the pack in the Women’s GS posting the fastest time of the day.   On top of the course,  standing in the gate was her teammate, the favorite  and long time rival Lindsey Vonn, preparing for her run at the gold. Continue reading »

2010 Olympic Gold medalist Hannah Kearney of the U.S. Ski Team and 2010 and Canada’s 2010 silver Olympic medalist  Jennifer Heil uses  Pilates Core exercises to train to be the best in the world.

24 year old Jennifer Heil of Canada talks about how she trained to win her  2006 Gold and 2010 Silver Olympic medals.. “ I do a lot of Pilates. I love it. Continue reading »

Drew Brees : New Orleans Saints quarterback and Super Bowl XLIV MVP is no stranger to the Pilates  Method.  Together he and his wife Brittany travel the world incorporating Pilates and the principles it was founded on into hybrid Pilates weight bearing workout routines including .. Continue reading »

Danica Patrick is first woman in the world to ever win a major IndyCar race.   To enhance her career on and off the Indi race track she incorporates Pilates Mat work into her daily workout to keep her looking and feeling great! “I work out daily.  My workout is a balance of building strength — especially upper-body strength — and stamina, endurance.  I use free weights,  I run, and I do yoga and Pilates ”.    And it shows… Continue reading »

Hershel McGriff is the coolest old dude alive.   At 81 he is the worlds oldest competitive driver running against kids who are younger than his socks.  How does he keep his razor-sharp mental acuity and coordination needed to compete  at speed approaching  200 mph?   How is he able to compete at that level that when a lot of his contemporaries are having trouble getting out of the parking lot?   Continue reading »