Ripped, torn, or cut vinyl on your Pilates equipment may not be a safety issue, but it sure ages the equipment. For some brands and models of equipment, replacing the upholstery and foam doesn’t require and upholstery skills at all! But for other brands, models, and even parts of a typical setup, custom upholstery isRead More
After a while, your ropes or leather straps will start to look a little worn. Maybe your ropes start to get fuzzy. They are thick, stiff, and wavy right near where they pass through the pulley. Or, your leather straps start to crack or come apart at the seams. But is this cause for concern? Read More
This is the second part of a two-part series on moving your Pilates equipment. Please click here to review Part 1. So your equipment and accessories are all packed up in your studio and ready to be loaded into the truck. Now what? Picking the right vehicle For some of you picking up a singleRead More
Moving your Pilates equipment can be a daunting task. You’ve invested a lot of money, sweat, and energy in your equipment, so how do you make sure it all makes the journey in one piece? Whether you are moving across town or across the country, in this two-part series I’ll share my best tips toRead More
Picture this: Your clients are right in the middle of footwork, dutifully pressing in and out, coordinating their breath, paying attention to their spinal position, and following all your other cues. All of a sudden, the next time they bring the carriage in, instead of a soft thump when the carriage hits home, there isRead More
There is nothing less glamorous than picking up your wooden roll-down bar, push-through bar, or gondola pole and feeling your palms stick to the surface. Yuck! Learn from my mistake: I once spent thirty minutes with some steel wool on a roll-down bar only to end with an ugly, bare piece of wood and aRead More