You might have come across a foam roller already – used it before a workout as a warmup to decrease muscle density, after a workout to soothe sore muscles and help them recover from strenuous exercise, or simply to give yourself a deep tissue massage. But why should you do Pilates with a foam roller? … Read more

Are you thinking of magicians, witches and wizards when you hear the term ‘magic circle’? Or of magic energy from a sacred space that will provide some magical protection? Well, you are not alone. When I was first confronted with this term, this is exactly what came into my mind. And this is what’s generally … Read more

Pilates as an exercise regime was developed around 100 years ago, however, has hugely increased in popularity in recent years. There are a lot of myths around Pilates – some are actually true while others are nothing but myths. So here are 8 amazing Pilates facts and figures that will shed light on this popular … Read more

If you asked a purist how to do Pilates and what type of Pilates you should pursue, you would get a very clear answer: ‘classic Pilates’ as this is the original method Joseph Pilates taught around 100 years ago. But imagine he was still alive and fit today, don’t you think he would have come … Read more

Nowadays, more than ever, it’s very trendy and cool to pursue a sport and to exercise and work out. Gyms are sprouting up everywhere and many people take out memberships for gyms, one of the reasons being that physical exercise is hailed as a great way to not only keep your body, but also your … Read more