AOP Blog

 I’m not here to yuk your yum, but are we bending science to make Pilates seem like magic?

A large not-to-be-named Pilates industry regulation body has been trying to bolster the efficacy of “therapeutic Pilates” by highlighting research that illustrates the benefits of Pilates for common painful c...

 And does it even matter?

Even writing that headline gives me the ick a little bit. The idea that certain people get to gatekeep words doesn’t sit particularly well with me. However, there is some nuance here that I go back and forth on, seemingly changing my thoughts on the subject every day. I ma...

This seems to be the topic of conversation lately. Pilates is having a moment and so is the importance of strength training, specifically for women in the 35-65 range. Language is moving away from “don’t get too bulky” (even though Pilates marketing is still firmly entrenched in Pilates Body lang...