https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-09 https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/nutrition-for-body-composition-changes monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/14fe07e5-4afa-4e2d-85f7-efeff8f58f21/1111-1139+2.JPEG Blog - Nutrition for Body Composition Changes Exercise brings strength, endurance, and vitality (by gaining lean muscle) and strategic nutrition choices lose fat (or what we call favourable body composition). Fat loss is primarily dependent on nutrition. Exercise can help, but nutrition is the main driver. Photo Credit: Erin Girard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/1658979124931-L0XD45WDK7JQMG8ZIAY3/Screen+Shot+2022-07-27+at+8.26.16+PM.png Blog - Nutrition for Body Composition Changes From numerous studies, tracking food intake has been proven time and again to be the most successful way to maintain or change body composition. I recommend the app My Fitness Pal, as I have used it for many years, but I know there are other apps out there as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/b2ecd2a8-8505-423f-84b4-922500fadbdb/Screen+Shot+2022-07-28+at+2.32.59+PM.png Blog - Nutrition for Body Composition Changes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/all-training-loads-increase-hypertrophy monthly 0.5 2026-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/8e6d42b2-e304-4367-8757-9a25127c57d8/iStock-2236827727.jpg Blog - All Training Loads Increase Hypertrophy The latest new fad declares that people must lift very heavy for their workouts to be effective. But that is not the only way. It’s a great way if you love to lift heavy things. My youngest daughter is in university for kinesiology and she loves to weight train using the standard barbell lifts: bench press, back squat, deadlift, and back rows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/c77c8e67-82f1-4164-bae7-812d66e9ea1b/1111-1324.jpg Blog - All Training Loads Increase Hypertrophy Unfortunately when I lifted heavy my joints hurt all the time and I accumulated a few serious injuries from this method of training. At that time, I switched to barre and Pilates apparatus, and my joint pain stopped, I still gained lean muscle mass, and I have been injury free ever since. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/57ae8e0f-7b95-4d7c-8032-335499a10738/Screenshot+2026-01-25+at+7.29.00%E2%80%AFAM.png Blog - All Training Loads Increase Hypertrophy - Make it stand out (Lees et al., 2025) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/dcd3f1f5-f928-46e0-ba57-c468fe15c0e8/1111-1214.jpg Blog - All Training Loads Increase Hypertrophy This study is another great example to do what you love. If you enjoy barbell lifts and CrossFit, then that is the best choice for you. If you love Pilates Apparatus, then stick with that. If you enjoy barre, then consistently do those workouts. If you love it all, do a bit of each! Consistency is the key to success. Photo credit: Erin Girard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/c3d9390f-b8bd-4ede-a06d-1a3e0f74b6e7/MKP-PLS-Class-190.jpg Blog - All Training Loads Increase Hypertrophy Because I am a Kinesiologist as well as a Pilates Instructor, I organize and structure the workouts we do here at Pilates Life Studio with the above factors in mind. We try to reach muscular fatigue within certain rep ranges, but always within each individual client’s range of motion and load capacity. https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/shoulder-repositioning-effects-pain-amp-strength monthly 0.5 2026-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/14fe07e5-4afa-4e2d-85f7-efeff8f58f21/1111-1139+2.JPEG Blog - Shoulder Repositioning Effects Pain & Strength The other element I love about Pilates is the corrective aspect. Pilates isn’t just focusing on your global movers (your large muscle groups) but your local and global stabilizers (the smaller muscles that support your joints). Photo credit: Erin Girard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/f831f616-b7f2-43d2-a988-4cc656ff03a9/Screenshot+2026-01-10+at+10.09.54%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Shoulder Repositioning Effects Pain & Strength \ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/b501ea2d-4df7-46eb-9e1e-1d050c909d77/1111-59.jpg Blog - Shoulder Repositioning Effects Pain & Strength So pain was less and strength significantly increased when the shoulder girdle is in the correct position. Amazing! Demonstrating that our joints function better when moving in their functional movement patterns. Photo credit: Erin Girard https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/pilates-as-an-effective-rehabilitation-tool monthly 0.5 2025-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/69a1ba78-f575-4f2b-8d0b-66c6d6dd4fbb/MKP-PLS-Class-1.jpg Blog - Pilates as an Effective Rehabilitation Tool - Make it stand out Photo credit: Meg Kristina Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/b26f427f-f322-4ce7-a29c-d04e4e3629e0/MKP-PLS-Class-128.jpg Blog - Pilates as an Effective Rehabilitation Tool - Make it stand out Photo credit: Meg Kristina Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/45a41154-a512-4a9b-9049-50b8459c9f57/iStock-2159674805.jpg Blog - Pilates as an Effective Rehabilitation Tool - Low Back Pain (LBP) Ten out of 14 studies in the above mentioned review found that Pilates performed better than the control or comparator group in helping with LBP (Byrnes et al.). Eight studies demonstrated that the Pilates group had a statistically significant decrease in pain and five of the studies reported statistically significant decrease in disability (Byrnes et al.). Developing the deep intrinsic core muscles has long been known to help reduce chronic low back pain. Transverse abdominis and multifidus act like a natural corset which provides essential support and stability to the pelvis and spine. One of Pilates main objectives is the activation and development of the stabilizing muscles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/e496bb41-c57f-4891-a360-82f85a479bd7/MKP-PLS-Instructors-159.jpg Blog - Pilates as an Effective Rehabilitation Tool - Osteoporosis Concerning osteoporosis, both studies included in the above mentioned systematic review showed statistically significant improvements in pain and quality of life in the Pilates group when compared to the control and comparator group. One was a year-long randomized control trial comparing twice weekly 60 minute sessions of Pilates lead by a certified teacher to the control group doing Pilates at home. The comparator home group did show improvement too, just not as much as the Pilates teacher-lead group (Küçükçakır et al.). The other study was 24-weeks long, 3 weekly clinical 60 minute Pilates sessions lead by a physiotherapist trained in Pilates compared to the control group which did no exercise (Angın et al.). At the end of the study, the Pilates group bone mineral density scores were significantly higher, whereas the control group’s values decreased. The pain in the Pilates group decreased significantly (Angın et al.). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/6dec8cb3-ac36-4e72-a7d0-2933fb428a1e/iStock-1271348159.jpg Blog - Pilates as an Effective Rehabilitation Tool - Chronic Neck Pain One randomized control trial discovered that Pilates Apparatus workouts compared to home-based exercises were more effective in outcome measures of pain, disability, and quality of life (Scollay, F. 2016). They found the comparator group of home exercises also improved, but not to the same degree as the Pilates group (Byrnes et al.). https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/hypoalgesic-effects-of-exercise monthly 0.5 2025-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/044b88e7-b606-45f1-a1e3-532f9f749933/MKP-PLS-Class-259.jpg Blog - Hypoalgesic Effects of Exercise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/96600cac-68c4-4e3a-b415-0febaf7202b4/unsplash-image-3I2vzcmEpLU.jpg Blog - Hypoalgesic Effects of Exercise - Make it stand out Running, cycling, hiking are all examples of aerobic exercise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/7b3ab5cc-54de-4c26-b57d-b672988974cf/MKP-PLS-Instructors-53.jpg Blog - Hypoalgesic Effects of Exercise - Make it stand out Pilates on the apparatus is an example of resistance training https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/108acfaf-a62d-4e2c-937d-153be6464473/MKP-PLS-Instructors-181.jpg Blog - Hypoalgesic Effects of Exercise Longbox Upright Teaser is an example of an isometric exercise for the abdominals (everyone’s favourite, right?) https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/walking-for-fat-loss monthly 0.5 2025-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/1758813630720-994YV1D5VQF2ZCRGGJU6/unsplash-image-hf-kxslw7ok.jpg Blog - Walking for Fat Loss - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/8e91846f-96c1-44d6-8b20-1e89f7dc586c/MKP-PLS-Class-241.jpg Blog - Walking for Fat Loss - Make it stand out Photo credit: Meg Kristina Photography https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/pilates-is-preventive-rehab monthly 0.5 2025-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/d0d05097-0312-4f61-b094-0664381cc885/1111-49.jpg Blog - Pilates is Preventive Rehab Pilates, like rehab and sports medicine techniques, corrects movement patterns and builds balance within the body to stay ahead of pain and injury. Photo credit: Erin Girard https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/exercise-reduces-cancer-risk monthly 0.5 2025-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/08ffb0f6-e92a-4948-aa17-419a43945e0e/MKP-PLS-Class-268.jpg Blog - Exercise reduces cancer risk - Make it stand out Photo Credit: Meg Kristina Photography https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/moving-from-the-centre-gut-back-and-seat monthly 0.5 2025-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/edc901ba-70c1-4cd4-891d-a46ba41ed11f/MKP-PLS-Instructors-56.jpg Blog - Moving from the Centre: gut, back, and seat - Make it stand out Photo credit: Meg Kristina Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/f25ef113-c541-4f08-84ac-6f9b227da0b8/iStock-1142658763.jpg Blog - Moving from the Centre: gut, back, and seat - Make it stand out Credit: medicalstocks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/9c1961a7-cb54-4525-8d9d-2949ba5ff491/iStock-1266910174.jpg Blog - Moving from the Centre: gut, back, and seat - Make it stand out Credit: VectorMine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/aa3cbfef-44e4-41e5-aae2-e967b084b515/iStock-1143678513.jpg Blog - Moving from the Centre: gut, back, and seat - Make it stand out Credit: medicalstocks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/7fa705f4-4afa-481a-beb1-2545969ac88d/MKP-PLS-Instructors-187.jpg Blog - Moving from the Centre: gut, back, and seat - Make it stand out Photo credit: Meg Kristina Photography https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/the-power-of-classical-pilates monthly 0.5 2025-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/1905f02a-92e7-4bf5-9c45-6b40e7e51787/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+12.21.42%E2%80%AFAM.png Blog - The Power of Classical Pilates The original Pilates method was developed by Joseph Pilates as a corrective exercise regime to “properly and scientifically exercise every muscle in your body” (Shimoda, 2024). In doing so it “improves the circulation of the blood so that the bloodstream can and will carry more and better blood to feed every fibre and tissue of your body” (Shimoda, 2024). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/ada4316a-ef7f-4935-8071-284d4b7c2e0b/1111-14.jpg Blog - The Power of Classical Pilates While during our Pilates practice we strengthen every part of our body, there is a focus on moving from our center (aka powerhouse). The center consists of abdominals, truck stabilizers, shoulder girdle, and hips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/b501ea2d-4df7-46eb-9e1e-1d050c909d77/1111-59.jpg Blog - The Power of Classical Pilates That is exactly what we strive for here at Pilates Life Studio. The full Classical Pilates method to gain strength, endurance, and flexibility in our bodies to perform our daily lives better and to reach our personal health and fitness goals. https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/pilates-for-strength monthly 0.5 2025-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/fdfc151b-b701-4054-885d-c8fe211bc9b1/1111-55.jpg Blog - Pilates for Strength - Make it stand out Image credit: Erin Girard https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/exercise-as-mitochondrial-medicine monthly 0.5 2025-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/2f98aa89-4fb4-456c-b756-513f692047cb/iStock-1166599563.jpg Blog - Exercise as Mitochondrial Medicine - Make it stand out iStock credit: Vitalii Dumma https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/weight-gain-during-the-menopause monthly 0.5 2025-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/fb99f7de-d0a6-4c4a-a4b4-262227ac8bbe/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+10.36.32%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Weight Gain During the Menopause - Make it stand out Bill Campbell (2024) https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/healwithexercise monthly 0.5 2025-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/823cce5a-d113-4815-b539-fd04582dbdb8/1111-49.jpg Blog - Healing Benefits of Exercise - ACSM Physical Activity Guidelines for Health: 150 minutes of moderate intensity cardiovascular activity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity weekly to strengthen the heart, lungs, and circulatory system 2-3 resistance-based workouts weekly to build bone density, increase lean muscle mass, and promote balance and coordination 1-2 flexibility sessions weekly to increase joint range of motion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/9c3b32c2-e518-4dbc-aa33-23a58ba1fce8/1111-14.jpg Blog - Healing Benefits of Exercise Pilates Apparatus is my favourite way to strengthen my muscles and increase my bone density. The spring system, when providing the appropriate challenge, leads to increases in lean muscle mass while being supported or challenged on the equipment. With 500 exercises to perform on the reformer, tower, barrels, and wunda chair, I never get bored. https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/barrels monthly 0.5 2025-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/776e439a-0a69-4291-8d95-cec7c3c3592a/IMG_7632.png Blog - Barrels - Make it stand out Step Barrel/ Spine Corrector https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/2626cf60-3290-41bb-86ec-2a42d9b43bab/ladder+barrel.png Blog - Barrels - Make it stand out Ladder Barrel https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/tailbonepain monthly 0.5 2024-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/d7115c66-52de-4d0c-8349-2b149c12e7f9/coccyx+and+sacrum.png Blog - Tailbone Pain - Make it stand out (Duvall & Hammond, n.d.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/7c2b4cb7-679b-4db5-9970-83cfb96b21f4/anterior+tilt.png Blog - Tailbone Pain - Anterior Tilt of Pelvis Anterior Pelvis Tilt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/ad4cf3ee-c1bb-4b4d-aad1-968c0f2037fd/posterior+tilt.png Blog - Tailbone Pain - Posterior Tilt of Pelvis https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/sacroiliac-joint-dysfunction monthly 0.5 2025-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/b1c44352-cff0-4c74-bf74-40192393739f/SI+joint.png Blog - Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction - Make it stand out (Duvall & Hammond, n.d.) https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/the-wunda-chair monthly 0.5 2024-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/872dc0ab-1614-4e43-bf73-1f94dce3ed12/chair.jpg Blog - The Wunda Chair - Make it stand out Click on the picture above to see a short clip of me walking you through all the elements of the Wunda chair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/c0d3f1ea-013e-462d-9521-28ad47bfe1d2/Screenshot+2024-11-10+at+9.44.56%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - The Wunda Chair - Make it stand out (Rhinebeck Pilates, n.d.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/9d518f09-610a-483b-9937-c998189178e4/Screenshot+2024-11-10+at+9.45.16%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - The Wunda Chair - Make it stand out (Rhinebeck Pilates, n.d.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/6c4eb6a1-48d2-4550-bdf2-a562194e2b7b/seat.jpg Blog - The Wunda Chair - Padded Seat We stand, kneel, lie on, and sit on the chair seat to perform exercises that strengthen our arms, legs, abdominals, and spinal erectors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/09c2093e-21cb-4747-a508-a4d86fb56430/pedal.jpg Blog - The Wunda Chair - Pedal (also called Paddle) We push the pedal down with our hands or feet to open the springs to either build strength or have more support, depending on the exercise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/1ae9735a-b3a3-4d96-b537-ec5e53ea33b0/handles.jpg Blog - The Wunda Chair - Handles Not all chairs on the market have handles, but I do find it’s an important element to have on the Wunda chair to provide safety and support. Our chair handles are removable for more versatility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/0b545929-916c-4a26-b25c-c29f65ac83f8/cactus.jpg Blog - The Wunda Chair - Springs & Cactus Our main studio chairs have two heavy springs and two light springs, along with four options on the cactus. https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/the-tower monthly 0.5 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/025326b0-f485-4f20-b7ee-850263a26e0f/Screenshot+2024-10-17+at+8.41.40%E2%80%AFAM.png Blog - The Trapeze Table & Tower - Make it stand out Click on the picture above to see a short clip of me walking you through all the elements of the Trapeze Table and Tower. Image: (TecnoPilates, 2024) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/e36b5f0d-b143-4eae-9e7f-c8394a439745/Screenshot+2024-10-20+at+6.16.07%E2%80%AFAM.png Blog - The Trapeze Table & Tower - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/62277eca-85ac-4b39-b7e9-db67c9681cd2/1.png Blog - The Trapeze Table & Tower - Make it stand out Unlike the Reformer, which moves back and forth on rails, the Trapeze Table/Tower remains stationary (Manheim, 2020). Positioned on the cushioned mat, we hold either handles or bar attached to springs of varying tension (Manheim, 2020). The stable base of the Trapeze Table/Tower makes this apparatus less intimidating than the Reformer with its moving parts (Manheim, 2020). The Trapeze Table/Tower is ideal for beginning students, as well as, those who are recovering from injuries (Manheim, 2020). There’s very little pressure on the joints because your body weight is supported by the cushioned mat (Manheim, 2020). The Trapeze Table/Tower is also perfect for seasoned students of Pilates, as we can slow down and focus on spinal articulation exercises that connect us deeply to our core. Also the springs can be adjusted to challenge our muscles during the concentric (shortening phase), as well as, the eccentric (lengthening phase) of the contraction. Studies demonstrate focusing on the eccentric phase of muscular contractions leads to greater strengthening, as well as, increased flexibility if performing the exercises through full ranges of motion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/b7c1ec1b-3796-4b1f-8ad0-d4b856487af0/3.png Blog - The Trapeze Table & Tower - Arms & Legs Springs At the studio we have therapeutic lighter arm springs and stronger classical arm springs that are connected to handles we hold with our hands to strengthen our upper body. We place our feet inside the loops that attach to either lighter leg springs or the more challenging leg springs to work the lower body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/efa6ea18-cfcf-45de-8bce-82cd63638ab1/4.png Blog - The Trapeze Table & Tower - Roll Down Bar The Roll Down Bar is an assisted roll up, which helps students find the right muscular connections to become very strong in the abdominals. This bar is also used to strengthen the arms, upper back, and back of hips and legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/3348ee8f-1999-443f-b2e2-0b97ff662807/2.png Blog - The Trapeze Table & Tower - Push Through Bar This special bar’s main purpose to challenge our core by spinal articulating in all the spine’s natural movements: flexing, extending, rotating, and side bending. https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/physical-activity-guidelines-for-weight-loss-amp-weight-maintenance monthly 0.5 2024-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/1728271472333-V06C8Z4NW2VGJM0HZAI9/unsplash-image-pssGHbvGXm0.jpg Blog - Physical Activity Guidelines for Weight Loss & Weight Maintenance - Moderate intensity exercise, such as walking 30 to 60 minutes most days of the week, will rapidly improve cardiorespiratory fitness and have positive effects on cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, elevated blood glucose, and dyslipidemia (high cholesterol and triglycerides levels) (Higgins & Higgins, 2016). Aerobic exercise and resistance training also reduce chronic inflammation, which is a strong indicator of future disease (Higgins & Higgins, 2016). Moderate intensity exercise, such as walking 30 to 60 minutes most days of the week, will rapidly improve cardiorespiratory fitness and have positive effects on cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, elevated blood glucose, and dyslipidemia (high cholesterol and triglycerides levels) (Higgins & Higgins, 2016). Aerobic exercise and resistance training also reduce chronic inflammation, which is a strong indicator of future disease (Higgins & Higgins, 2016). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/1728271683154-4VIFJ02UAFG8X1H0AIP8/unsplash-image-5BGg2L5nhlU.jpg Blog - Physical Activity Guidelines for Weight Loss & Weight Maintenance - To gain strength and lean muscle, it is recommended that 3 or more resistance training workouts are required weekly with specific strength and hypertrophy protocols programmed. To gain strength and lean muscle, it is recommended that 3 or more resistance training workouts are required weekly with specific strength and hypertrophy protocols programmed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/1666849822106-3E7X1JQKV93MLRI071S3/Illustrative+The+Most+Common+Causes+of+Back+Pain+Facebook+Post.png Blog - Physical Activity Guidelines for Weight Loss & Weight Maintenance - Make it stand out For chronic pain or injury, a team approach is needed where trainers need to collaborate with physiotherapists and doctors to avoid and/or include specific exercises that are very individual for each issue. Most of the time gentle strengthening exercises are prescribed, along with limiting certain aggravating movements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/1728272013590-T081RED9EN85BE6DRBZQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Physical Activity Guidelines for Weight Loss & Weight Maintenance - Make it stand out One of the most important aspects of ensuring the appropriate amount of physical activity is making sure we pick exercises we enjoy. Research demonstrates we need to enjoy our choice of movement otherwise we won’t stick with it (Hagberg et al., 2009). Consistency is important to reach our goals successfully (Hagberg et al., 2009). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/ed7a3e69-327c-4975-a771-5156af39d50b/P9290586+copy.png Blog - Physical Activity Guidelines for Weight Loss & Weight Maintenance - Make it stand out Pilates on the apparatus is super popular right now, due to its enjoyability and effectiveness while strengthening and healing the body. Depending on the pace of the class, Pilates can get your heart rate up (at least 50-60% of your HR max), which is perfect for circulation and strengthening the heart and lungs. https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/the-universal-reformer monthly 0.5 2024-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/c5a2d937-d8ad-40b3-a728-1c70cf53763e/snake.jpg Blog - The Universal Reformer - Make it stand out The Universal Reformer in action! Click on the picture above to see a short clip of me walking you through all the elements of the reformer we use in the main studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/821b1bbc-26e1-436f-9a74-b009abcd7495/reformer+full.jpg Blog - The Universal Reformer - Make it stand out The Universal Reformer is the most widely known piece of apparatus Joseph Pilates invented. It’s very versatile with it’s unique combination of springs, pulleys, straps, and sliding carriage to support and challenge the body while strengthening it. Its adjustability enables the Reformer to address a wide range of physical capabilities, limitations, injuries, and fitness goals (Alpers et al., 2002). Joseph created nearly 100 exercises to use on the Reformer - more than any other piece of apparatus he designed (Alpers et al., 2002). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/9d588522-00d6-44e9-b766-e52053b9af4e/carriage.jpg Blog - The Universal Reformer - The Carriage This Reformer has a padded carriage that has wheels placed on top of a metal track within a sturdy wooden frame. We lie, sit, and kneel on the carriage all the while activating our important core muscles to move the body from the inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/745b83c8-63f9-4dbd-b178-f1af0c4fe0d4/shoulder+pads.jpg Blog - The Universal Reformer - Shoulder Blocks On the carriage there are comfortable padded shoulder blocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/16d0b373-0d4a-4a1a-a6ae-5229f784d626/head+rest.jpg Blog - The Universal Reformer - Headrest And an adjustable headrest that has three settings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/25af5bc5-a7b2-44b7-9450-679534c88de1/handles.jpg Blog - The Universal Reformer - Handles & Straps Each Reformer has two wooden handles to hold with our hands to build strength in our upper body and two loops attached to those handles we put on our feet to create mobility in our hips (while stabilizing from our centre). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/3d576819-9779-4bc2-9405-22750a6e6c47/springs.jpg Blog - The Universal Reformer - Footbar & Gearbar There is a footbar at one end of the wooden frame. We put our feet on it to build foot and leg strength, as well as, hold with our hands to perform controlled moving planks. There is a gearbar at the same end of the frame that holds up to five springs. The springs create the tension needed to challenge and support as we build our bodies strong and flexible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/0978bfa6-5648-44fa-af6c-fd1dee76b386/sitting+box.jpg Blog - The Universal Reformer - Sitting Box The sitting box creates even more variety of effective exercises, like Short Box Abdominals Series, Lunge Series, Prone Pull Straps Series, Long Box Teasers (everyone’s favourite, right?), and Long Box Swan (another fave!). https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/what-is-pilates monthly 0.5 2024-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/1ff8ef3b-ea86-45c4-a6c6-60be62a1dbdb/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+5.47.09%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - What is Pilates? - Make it stand out Picture above shows the muscular and athletic Joseph Pilates (all from his exercises on the mat and equipment), standing left, teaching a group of participants the Teaser (The Pilates Loft, n.d.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/ed7a3e69-327c-4975-a771-5156af39d50b/P9290586+copy.png Blog - What is Pilates? - Make it stand out The reformer is the most universally known for its complete versatility to support the body while strengthening it. It has four to five springs attached to a carriage with wheels that the body lies, sits, kneels, and stands on while pulling on the straps with either hands or feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/b7365a76-1f4c-43b1-81b2-4232957367cc/IMG_8193.png Blog - What is Pilates? - Make it stand out The tower (adapted piece of equipment from the trapeze table Joseph designed) challenges the body differently than the reformer, especially emphasizing spinal mobility with various articulation exercises. The tower reminds me of a cable machine (one of my fave pieces in a gym), but instead of cables the tower uses differing spring strengths with an amazing array of options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/e749ca91-5556-4e42-97a1-2f68b3c120e1/P9290610.png Blog - What is Pilates? - Make it stand out Joseph created the chair for his clients to use at home when the studio was closed during the month of August every year. His version converts from an actual chair you can sit on to a piece of exercise equipment. It is the most physically challenging apparatus, often including many gymnastics-style exercises to additionally challenge core and leg strength, in support and enhancement of the exercises on the mat, reformer, and tower. https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/pilates-effects-on-body-composition monthly 0.5 2024-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/1722818393704-33QEVYW7PD0BR7CXTYQS/unsplash-image-5BGg2L5nhlU.jpg Blog - Pilates Effects on Body Composition - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/dynamic-core-stability-with-knees-stretches monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/550643ae-5ea8-4096-ab12-84b432a88d45/Screenshot+2024-07-13+at+9.29.06%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Dynamic Core Stability With Knees Stretches - Make it stand out (Queiroz et al., 2010) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/cadc978e-398e-405c-afbb-8968c5cfd98f/knee+stretch+table.png Blog - Dynamic Core Stability With Knees Stretches - Make it stand out (Queiroz et al., 2010) https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/impact-of-trainer-guidance-on-health-amp-fitness-goals monthly 0.5 2024-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/1718546818680-ODFBE0Q9IQKGWC4I9JU4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Impact of Trainer Guidance on Health & Fitness Goals - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/moderate-activity-better-for-longevity monthly 0.5 2024-05-05 https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/gl677zlpp579d1j56hgl7pk9ohsked monthly 0.5 2024-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/1714952564847-VD1DJCOPM18HO91LCO00/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Energy balance and body weight regulation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/v5btck4i6pukmbwdit6pnqjggmo95v monthly 0.5 2024-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/1714952159186-Q0E7CTUNT3YKNVAYC289/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Can You Outrun a Bad Diet? 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These effects can make it difficult for older patients to complete daily-life activities, and the risk of falling increases in the early period after surgery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/2cd53a05-5c5f-4b88-95dc-79e0983d89d0/MKP-PLS-Class-98.jpg Blog - Study shows adding Pilates exercises increases quality of life Why? Researchers propose that because the Pilates group was taught how to breathe properly while performing the exercises, their deep core muscles were activated (transverse abdominis and multifidi) while utilizing the Pilates principles of centring, concentration, control, precision, flow, along with breathing (Karaman et al., 2017). https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/fall-challenge-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/1d1b7130-d2cb-4f5e-9500-8db67b59f890/Beige+And+White+Minimalist+Hello+Fall+Instagram+Post.png Blog - Fall Challenge 2023 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/higher-protein-intake-helps-with-weight-loss monthly 0.5 2025-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/1693800893419-YF9XDPDW73BZTPIJDXZ4/GettyImages-1200872324.jpg Blog - Higher protein intake helps with weight loss - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/281e12fd-34c8-4fd7-8e25-a7fd161975fe/MKP-PLS-Class-74.jpg Blog - Higher protein intake helps with weight loss - Make it stand out Photo credit: Meg Kristina Photography https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/benefits-of-pilates monthly 0.5 2023-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/accea0dd-00f6-4235-a4be-48690a3a68a4/1.png Blog - Benefits of Pilates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/c38005ed-d861-4f44-87ae-aa99c943a2ff/2.png Blog - Benefits of Pilates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/d335549e-c0c2-4678-85c7-589300ac11a0/3.png Blog - Benefits of Pilates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/c03fe2f6-1611-446e-a335-8e04783d80bf/Studies+show+the+benefits+of%282%29.png Blog - Benefits of Pilates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/being-active-reduces-your-chance-of-dying-by-35 monthly 0.5 2023-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/354c1707-650a-4eab-aa15-9754bbc2b729/National.png Blog - Being Active Reduces Your Chance of Dying by 35% - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/55eb4838-c0b8-483e-be11-8008cfecb723/2.png Blog - Being Active Reduces Your Chance of Dying by 35% - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/298a3b3f-754e-4a80-ba72-56e71ebeea4f/3.png Blog - Being Active Reduces Your Chance of Dying by 35% - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pilateslife.ca/blog/what-exercise-burns-the-most-body-fat monthly 0.5 2023-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/eedfef4d-cf48-447c-8c8f-85072a11e548/1.png Blog - What exercise burns the most body fat? 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It wasn’t my favourite way to work out, but I did it because all my fellow trainers did. My joints were often sore from the heavy loads, and eventually I received two acute injuries: one in 2002 I sprained a ligament in my low back (left sacroiliac joint) and in 2018 I strained my rotator cuff (left supraspinatus tear). After the tear, I did what I do best and researched (my old journalism degree coming in handy). I found several high quality studies demonstrating there are various successful resistance training methods for hypertrophy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d84b88a71c0c7fceb4944e/b501ea2d-4df7-46eb-9e1e-1d050c909d77/1111-59.jpg Blog - Different Ways To Resistance Train It takes skill and expertise to develop a series of exercises and rep ranges to deliver the correct dosage for hypertrophy. This is one of my favourite elements of my career. That is why I rarely “wing” the sessions I teach. 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