Reformer classes are everywhere now, and they don't all deliver the same thing. Some are a fitness workout that happens to use a reformer. Others are Pilates: a complete method built on control, precision and breath, taught by someone trained to read how your body moves. If you're over 40, managing [...]
Stop Switching It On: Rethinking How We Cue the Abdominals and Pelvic Floor By Katie Crane, The Pilates Professional There's a phrase you'll hear in almost every Pilates class, gym floor, and physio room: "switch on your abs." "Engage your core." "Switch on your pelvic floor." It's said so often it [...]
How to Know Which Pilates Class Level Is Right For You At Encore, every class we run — reformer, mat or Wall Tower — sits on a level. Not to rank people against each other, but because the body needs a foundation before it's asked to do more with it. Understanding [...]
Last updated: 14 August 2026 Is Pilates Good for Women in Perimenopause? Yes — Pilates is one of the most effective forms of movement for women in perimenopause, because it directly targets the five things this stage of life quietly chips away at: your stress response, your sleep, your strength, your [...]
Generation X — born between 1965 and 1980. You Grew Up in a World That No Longer Exists You were the last generation of children to grow up without being guided by social media. You were the last generation to grow up without ever winning a medal just for participating. You [...]
This is a story of reflection. If you've been around here for more than 5 minutes you probably know that I come and go from the studio. When I'm here I'm all in — serving clients, mentoring staff, teaching our certificate program, organising events. And when I'm not here, I'm chasing [...]
What Is a Springboard in Pilates — And Why It Might Be the Most Underrated Piece of Equipment in the Studio If you've walked past our studio recently and wondered what those sleek wall-mounted boards are — you're not alone. The Pilates Springboard is one of the most versatile, intelligent pieces [...]
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Since the mid 90's I've frequented Bali. There's something so special about this place that can easily be missed nowadays with the take over of the instagramable vacation; but for me I know exactly where to come to still find solitude. Let me share with you this little piece of Heaven [...]