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The Trend of Large-Scale Reformer Classes: Is a Reformer Class with 10 Participants Safe?

18 March, 2025 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek

Is a Reformer Class with 10 Participants Safe?

The rising trend of large-scale Reformer clubs raises concerns about safety and effectiveness. While these clubs may offer intense workouts, they often overlook the essential principles of Pilates: control, precision, and individual attention. A well-trained instructor, detailed corrections, and a progressive approach are key to a safe and effective Reformer class. In groups with more than three participants, maintaining these aspects becomes challenging, increasing the risk of injury. Authentic Pilates on the Reformer offers a transformative experience when practiced with care and expertise. Discover why smaller Reformer classes provide the safest and most effective path to achieving a stronger, healthier body.

Filed Under: Pilates, Reformer Tagged With: Reformer clubs

Chance of a lifetime

12 July, 2021 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 1 Comment

Javier Velazquez

An education to gain from Pilates what you will share with your clients. Benefit from the method and learn it so well that you can become extremely proficient at it. All of it. It is not easy, but it is very rewarding. If you learn it all in a friendly atmosphere with very capable trainers, all the better.

Filed Under: Blog Marjolein van Sonsbeek Tagged With: Education, Javier Velazquez, Pilates Rotterdam, Pure Pilates

Metabolic Health Advantage

20 January, 2021 By Krisna Lee Hanks 2 Comments

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An overview of why metabolic health is a cornerstone of a well-functioning body and its’ connection to exercise.

Filed Under: Authentic Pilates, Blog Krisna Lee Hanks, Bloggers US, Blogs, Food, Health, Keto, Pilates-blogs, USA Tagged With: 21daychallenge, COVID-19, fitover60, KETO, LCHF, Metabolic health & aging, Metabolic health & exercise, Metabolic health & Pilates, Pilates teachers, Square 1 Pilates

Joseph de Ruvo and his equipment

26 October, 2020 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek Leave a Comment

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If something is in the hands of Joseph de Ruso for more than five minutes chances are he is already thinking about redesigning it. It was no different with Pilates apparatus. Joseph streamlined all the Pilates Apparatus to use a singular material and construction method.

Filed Under: Pilates Equipment, Pilates Interviews Tagged With: Pilates equipment

Being in shape is not a measure of how “good” you look

26 October, 2020 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek Leave a Comment

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This is the second time I feature a story about Joseph de Ruvo. That is because I love his mindset and attitude towards Pilates. I give him the floor to let him tell you about how he approaches Pilates. Enjoy! Being in shape is not a measure of how “good” you look. It is not […]

Filed Under: 2020, Classical Pilates, Pilates Interviews Tagged With: Autistic Spectrum, Mejo Wiggin, Romana Kryzanowska, Simona Cipriani

5 Destinations to Visit for Pilates Retreats With a Side of Cultural Activities

23 October, 2019 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 2 Comments

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orking out doesn’t have to mean being confined in a gym all week. As our article on Pilates Glossy shows, there are countless Pilates parties you can join; but that’s not all either. Around the world, there are numerous facilities and venues that let you see the world while giving your body and mind a break. For this reason, fitness retreats have become all the range — and it’s not just reserved for yogis. If you’re looking to travel while maintaining your Pilates practice, consider these retreats with a side of cultural activities.

Filed Under: 2019, Pilates-blogs Tagged With: Absolute Sanctuary, Azulfit Santorini, Baobab Suites, Canyon Ranch, retreats, Turks and Caicos Islands

Am I worth the weight?

7 February, 2019 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 27 Comments

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I’m a 39 year old studio owner and Pilates teacher of 17 years. I have trained in Contemporary Pilates, and Classical Pilates, but above all I just love Pilates, how it makes me feel and seeing how it helps transform people’s lives. Pilates has helped me recover from a back injury as a result of […]

Filed Under: 2019, Ethics, Stories, Weight Tagged With: fitting, heffer, pilates pod, sweaty betty, weight

Go Fund Sunni

8 July, 2018 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 1 Comment

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Dear readers, please read this article below and support my very dear friend Sunni and her husband Scott. They both need literally everything in their power to survive. It would be wonderful if you donate. Click on the Sunni’s Go Fund Me page. Would you be so kind to share this article! Thank you! Well my […]

Filed Under: 2018, Blog Marjolein van Sonsbeek, Blogs Tagged With: Sunni Almond

10 ways to declutter your Pilates studio

19 June, 2018 By Rachel Rafiefar 1 Comment

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I know a teacher who loves all the latest Pilates Gizmos and gadgets. Her shelves are fit to burst with anything you can think of.  Often we surround ourselves by an array of “ improve the…” and “release the…” Pilates equipment. There is no doubt that our love of “toys ” can bring great results […]

Filed Under: 2018, Blog Rachel Rafiefar, Bloggers Europe Tagged With: de-clutter, declutter, energy, MamasPilates, pilates, RachelRafiefar, thrive

Pilates kept me in exceptionally good shape my entire life.

17 June, 2018 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek Leave a Comment

Pilates kept me in exceptionally good shape my entire life.

Pilates kept me in exceptionally good shape my entire life. I am thrilled to feature Wanda Bouvier. She is a Pilates professional for more then 45 years plus. Wanda is a true Pilates advocate; currently 67 years of age. Her Pilates career began at the premiere West Coast Pilates studio in Beverly Hills, where she was […]

Filed Under: Cover, Pilates, Pilates Interviews Tagged With: Jane Seymour, Jermaine Jackson, Joan Collins, Ken Endelman, Kim Lee, Mike Davis, Mike Haynes, Natalie Wood, Ron Fletcher

Am I missing something?

7 May, 2018 By Rachel Rafiefar Leave a Comment

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We all know about the original Principles of Pilates : Centring, Control, Coordination, Breath, Flow, and Precision. A concept that was originally introduced in the 80’s by Philip Friedman and Gail Eisen, authors of The Pilates Method of Physical and Mental Conditioning. A more popular version of the six principles is removing co-ordination and adding […]

Filed Under: 2018, Blog Rachel Rafiefar, Blogs, Other Bloggers Tagged With: Body, Joseph Pilates, Mind, Pilates quotes, Rachel Rafiefar, Spirit, wisdom

Why Your Breathing Matters

17 April, 2018 By Hayden Ashton Leave a Comment

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If you’re new to Pilates, or Yoga, or any similar kind of exercise, you might be surprised at how much emphasis there is on breathing. It does almost seem strange at first to make such a constant, conscious effort to breathe in or out at the proper time, or to use your nose or your […]

Filed Under: 2018, News Tagged With: apical breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, lateral breathing, Strategic breathing

Pilates truly improves the quality of life.

11 March, 2018 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 1 Comment

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I proudly present Pilates trainer Nina Narejko (36), originally from Poland and owner of Body Redefined Pilates. There is no better feeling than working with someone who has had chronic health issues and having them come to the studio and be excited about how great they are feeling. There is so much joy in watching young […]

Filed Under: 2018, Classical Pilates, Pilates Interviews, Romana's Pilates, USA Tagged With: Juanita Lopez, Rhonda Celenza, Romana Kryzanowska, Trish Garland

An interview with Second Generation instructor, Darien Gold.

22 November, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 2 Comments

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When another dancer introduced Darien Gold to the Pilates method in 1992, she felt an immediate connection to the work and soon began studying with Romana Kryzanowska, a Joseph Pilates premier disciple. Certified in 1997, Darien has been teaching classical Pilates ever since. Her deep understanding of the Pilates method developed out of her extensive […]

Filed Under: 2017, Pilates Interviews, Romana's Pilates Tagged With: Kobe Bryant, nineteen-year old stripper, Romana Kryzanowska

Wunderbar !! Its the Wunda Chair !!

12 November, 2017 By Rachel Rafiefar Leave a Comment

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I first came across the Wunda Chair back in 1989 and in all honesty I really was not that impressed. It looked rather archaic and shabby in comparison to the Reformer and the Cadillac with their mysterious springs and fuzzies. All the Chair had was a maroon leather seat that was rather over padded and […]

Filed Under: 2017, Blog Rachel Rafiefar Tagged With: Elizabeth Larkham, Pilates WundaChair, RachelRafiefar

A new career at 68!

28 October, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 1 Comment

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A new career at 68! I love to introduce you to Doug Bentz, also known as Swami Doug! He started using that nickname
 a couple years ago after giving students some very specific anatomical alignment corrections in a dance class at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA. They asked him: “How do you know all […]

Filed Under: 2017, Pilates Interviews, USA Tagged With: Benjamin Degenhardt, Deborah Lessen, Dilla Mastrangello, Eric Franklin, Eve Gentry, Fountain of Youth, Irene Dowd, Lynn Murray-Colman, Michele Larsson, Sharon Scuotetaguazza, Sthiel Pilates, Sueann Fenchel, Tamar Rochelle

10 Top Tips When Working With Pregnant Women

6 October, 2017 By Rachel Rafiefar 1 Comment

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Pilates and Exercise Instructors always have mixed feelings when working with pregnant women. It can be a love, hate, OMG she said what (!!)  kind of situation.  But working with pregnant women doesn’t have to a stress. It can be a very rewarding addition to your client base. Yummy Mummy Syndrome is pushing more mums […]

Filed Under: 2017, Blog Rachel Rafiefar, Blogs Tagged With: Rachel Rafiefar

Be that person that reaches out to others and inspires.

28 September, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 1 Comment

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Introducing you to Zoë Ruddock, a Pilates teacher in Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead which is just outside London. Zoë teaches mainly Matwork classes and also has private clients in her home studio. She also works at Tring Pilates, which is a larger studio, and is run old school – so several clients doing different programmes at […]

Filed Under: 2017, Pilates Interviews, Stott Pilates, UK Tagged With: Anula Maiberg, Debra Berzin, Kathi Ross Nash

I find Pilates fascinating.

28 September, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek Leave a Comment

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It made me curious when I saw a Dutch man on Facebook participating on a Pilates forum. Who was he? So I interviewed Marco Dingemans, a Pilates teacher who lives in Arrowtown which is close to Queenstown on the South Island of New Zealand. Marco is 48 years old (1969) and as I said, he is […]

Filed Under: 2017, New Zealand, Pilates Interviews Tagged With: Allyson Hatten, Holly Murray, Katie Agnew

I think I’ll have a little lie down

6 September, 2017 By Rachel Rafiefar Leave a Comment

Long Stretch on Reformer

There is a much loved piece of Pilates equipment called the Reformer or the Universal Reformer. This piece of equipment is known for universally reforming the body and was one of the first pieces that Joseph Pilates developed. It has changed greatly over the years as the popularity of Pilates has grown and manufacturers have […]

Filed Under: Apparatus, Blog Rachel Rafiefar, Bloggers Europe, Pilates-blogs, Reformer, UK Tagged With: Neutral Spine, Rachel Rafiefar, Reformer

It was love at first footwork!

6 September, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 1 Comment

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Becoming a Pilates teacher and opening my own studio is the realization of a dream. This is actually my third career; I was a professional orchestral musician for over 20 years until nagging repetitive use injuries curtailed my performing opportunities. I then began working as a financial advisor and retired two years ago to fully […]

Filed Under: 2017, Pilates topics, Pilates Trainer @ "older" age Tagged With: athletic dancer body t, beautiful, BellaBody Pilates, weight loss

I have had many evolutions of my career in Pilates

28 August, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek Leave a Comment

Niedra Gabriel

  Niedra Gabriel currently lives in Ojai CA and teaches in a variety of locations in Southern California when she is home. A major part of her time and focus is hosting retreats and educational trainings, world wide where she covers many topics besides Pilates. Physical exercise is a major focus (Pilates ,Yoga , Restorative […]

Filed Under: 2017, Pilates Interviews, USA Tagged With: EARNING A LIVING AS A PILATES TEACHER

OUT OF ORDER

21 July, 2017 By Sabrina Ellen Svard 5 Comments

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Battling My Internal Pilates Police “Lie down on the carriage with your arches on the bar a fist distance apart. Headrest is down. Roll your shoulders back and widen your collar bones. Take a couple of breaths and let your spine settle down onto the mat. When you are ready, peel your spine up off […]

Filed Under: 2017, Blog Sabrina Ellen Svard Tagged With: Pilates Police

Considering Continuing Education?

20 July, 2017 By Sunni Almond Leave a Comment

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The choices are staggering, like trying to buy tea. You walk into the store and stare at the wall of choices, there is more than brands to a good tea choice: there is flavor, is it responsibly sourced and fair traded? Is it needed to solve a situation, or just for a peaceful cup before […]

Filed Under: 2017, Blog Sunni Almond Tagged With: CEC, Continuing Education

I find it thrilling that there is still so much to learn.

17 July, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek Leave a Comment

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I am  happy to feature the lovely Julie Driver, known from PilatesAnytime, on Pilatesglossy. Julie’s studio is located in the UK (London). How did your Pilates journey begin? My journey into Pilates began back in the late 1990s when I discovered an early Sunday morning class. I loved it and became a regular 2/3 times a week. […]

Filed Under: 2017, Europe, Pilates Interviews, UK Tagged With: 2014 Pilates Anytime Instructor of the Year, Classical Pilates, contemporary pilates, PMA conference

Burn & Bond Pilates-Themed Parties

4 July, 2017 By Francene Perel 2 Comments

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I started doing Pilates-themed parties because they are a healthy and unusual way to bring people together. Fitness parties have been around for a long time and are not a new craze or trend, they are definitely here to stay! While keeping the fun and fitness in the party, what’s different is the emphasis on […]

Filed Under: 2017, Pilates topics, Pilates-blogs

At 70 Jim was STOTT Certified

30 June, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 1 Comment

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JOE’s 10-20-30 was kicking in!! My wife, of 25 years, passed away in 2007.  At that time I was a Second Degree Back Belt in Tae Kwon Do.  I was in need of specialized training as my Balance, Focus and Breathing were way off.  In 2009, my daughter who also was a Second Degree Black […]

Filed Under: 2017, Pilates topics, Pilates Trainer @ "older" age Tagged With: At 70 certified

Teaching Pilates at 65!

16 June, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 4 Comments

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They say that age is just a number and I believe that to be true. At age 65, I’m celebrating my fifth year as a Pilates instructor and have never been happier! Not only have I experienced the benefits of Pilates but I get to share it with my clients and help them to rediscover […]

Filed Under: 2017, Pilates topics, Pilates Trainer @ "older" age

What’s meant for you won’t pass you.

16 June, 2017 By Marjolein van Sonsbeek 3 Comments

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My friend Emer has a mantra, “What’s meant for you won’t pass you.” and there have been many, many times I hated to hear it pass her lips. Then, one day, it came true and I attended my first Pilates class. This was in 2008 after the birth of my son. I had had minor […]

Filed Under: 2017, Pilates topics, Pilates Trainer @ "older" age

Why Classical Pilates Still Matters

12 June, 2017 By Lynda Lippin 2 Comments

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Over a decade after the word Pilates was deemed to be generic by the US courts, the divide between factions in our Pilates community is still very wide and very real. Regardless of how and where you were trained, or what brand of Pilates you teach, Classical Pilates is still important and still very much […]

Filed Under: 2017, Blog Lynda Lippin, Bloggers US, Pilates-blogs, USA Tagged With: Classical Pilates, contemporary pilates, Joseph Pilates, lynda lippin, pilates myths

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Blogger Lee Arthur

Lee Arthur

Lee Artur is a veteran of the fitness industry having begun her career in 1982, at the inception of the fitness boom. Over the course of the last 34 years, Lee has been in every aspect  of the fitness Industry. IN 1984 Lee opened the Exercise Studio In Doylestown, Pa. In 1989, Lee partnered with The Center Club, a family owned Karate and Fitness center in Bucks County Pa. Lee acted as the Aerobic and Fitness Director of the club, from 1989 until 2003  as it grew from one club, to a small chain of three centers located in Bucks County Pa. and Hunterdon NJ.

Lee has been a CEC provider and conference presenter, for ACE, AFFA and AAAI and starred in a step training video produced by Greg Twombly, founder of CIA, Creative Instructor Aerobics, a video based training program for aerobic instructors.

In September, 1999, Lee entered the Body Precision Pilates Instructor training program and after completion in 2001, opened The Pilates Center at Lambertville Inc. The Pilates Center is now located  in The Diamond Silver Building, 24 Arnett St. in Lambertville, NJ (www.pilatescenter.net )

In 2006, Lee was hired by the Healthquest Fitness Club, to train instructors in the Pilates Method and to facilitate and install a fully equipped Pilates studio at the club. Lee acted as a consultant to the club and as Director of the Pilates studio from 2006 until 2011.

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