Why You Need Grip Socks for Pilates (And How to Choose the Best Pair)

Whether you’re stepping onto a Reformer for your first introductory class or flow through advanced sequences on the Megaformer five days a week, your gear matters. And while finding the right leggi...

Pilates for Men: Why More Men Are Quietly Becoming Reformer Converts

There is a persistent and largely inaccurate perception of Pilates as a practice designed for and practiced by women. Walk into most reformer studios and the demographic skews female, the branding ...

The Unwritten Rules of Pilates Studio Etiquette

Every Pilates studio has a written set of policies somewhere — a cancellation window, a late arrival policy, a note about bringing grip socks. These are the rules that exist because enough people d...

The Best Wellness Gifts for the Pilates-Obsessed Person in Your Life

Whether they're three classes a week or every single day, here's what they actually want.

Pilates vs. Weightlifting: Can You Build Real Muscle on the Reformer?

It's one of the more charged questions in the fitness conversation right now, and it tends to produce two equally unhelpful responses. On one side, the dismissal: Pilates is stretching with a machi...

The Rise of Luxury Fitness: Why People Are Spending More on Boutique Studios

A $40 pilates class used to sound absurd. Now it has a waitlist.

The Link Between Core Strength and Injury Prevention - And What Pilates Gets Right

Most exercise builds a strong body. Pilates builds a resilient one. Here's the difference.

Can Pilates Actually Fix Your Posture? Here's What the Experts Say

The short answer is yes. The longer answer is more interesting.

Is Reformer Pilates Worth the Cost? An Honest Breakdown

Classes are expensive. Here's a clear-eyed look at what you're actually paying for — and whether it adds up.