Classical leather straps like Joseph Pilates used on his Reformers are a staple in many studios around the world. For these studios, special care should be taken to ensure the leather remains safe throughout the life of the Reformer. If you have leather straps on your Reformers, here’s how to avoid the trauma of broken strapsRead More
Can you imagine a Pilates apparatus using static weights instead of springs? When I try and picture it, I see an equipment beast: heavy, thick, ugly, and even more torture-device-like than what they look like today! Using the springs on a Reformer, it is possible to produce well over 100 pounds of resistance, and yetRead More
Since the springs on your Pilates equipment are integral to the method you teach your clients, it is absolutely necessary to make sure they are safe. But how, exactly, do you determine whether a spring is safe? Here is a simple three step guide to keeping you and your clients safe in the studio. StepRead More
The cleanliness of your equipment can greatly detract from the Pilates experience. You and your client should be focused on the movement, not tuning out bumps and squeaks as the carriage travels within the frame. One of the easiest things you can do for your Reformer is to wipe the rails and surface of theRead More
Note from Kaleen: Katie is one of my dearest friends, whom I met while working at Balanced Body. She is outgoing, loud-mouthed, smart and an awesome Pilates instructor who has her own busy studio. I help her with her website and graphic design, and since she raves about Tula so much I asked her toRead More
A couple of weeks ago my boyfriend and I went cycling through wine country in Dahlonega, Georgia. We stayed in a cool container cabin at the Hiker Hostel, visited a few wineries, and cycled 32 miles and climbed 2500 feet. Whew! My quads were bricks! About 3/4 of the way through our ride, almost to our last winery,Read More