Tag Archive for: Pilates

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Feeling Stressed? Learn To Cope With Mindful Movement

Incorporate Pilates, yoga or meditation into your wellness routine to reduce stress and anxiety levels. Read more below. Americans are no strangers to stress. In fact, the United States ranked as the world’s fourth most-stressed country…
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The Biggest Myths of Prenatal Pilates, Debunked: My Thoughts

Have you been reading conflicting information about practicing Pilates while pregnant? FFC Pilates instructor Nicole Gibson breaks down the common myths surrounding the topic.
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The Science of Pilates: My Thoughts

FFC Union Station Pilates instructor Nicole Gibson shares her commentary on a great article from IDEA Health & Fitness Association. Article: The Science of Pilates: Research Update via IDEA Health & Fitness Association Article…
The Unlikely Apprentice: An Exercise in Futurity Through Pilates Teacher Training

The Unlikely Apprentice: An Exercise in Futurity Through Pilates Teacher Training

FFC employee Caitlin Preminger shares her account of going through the FFC Pilates teacher training program, and what she learned along the way. I detest running. It aggravates both my shins and my asthma and has only ever been inflicted…
Pilates Chicago: Stories from Pilates Teacher Training Program Students
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Pilates Chicago: Stories from Pilates Teacher Training Program Students

Created by Joseph Pilates as a method of exercise to strengthen the body AND mind, Pilates has been growing rapidly in popularity since the early 20th century. Now practiced by fitness enthusiasts, those looking to overcome chronic pain and…
Member Stories: Taking Advantage of Pilates Benefits - My Weight Loss Journey

Member Stories: Taking Advantage of Pilates Benefits – My Weight Loss Journey

When I first joined FFC as a new Chicagoan in 2004, my kids were two and four. I remember watching people do Pilates through the studio window and thinking, they look so graceful and... healthy. Not to mention lean and strong. I said to myself,…
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Becoming a Pilates Instructor: The Teacher’s Journey

My journey to becoming a Pilates instructor started a little over four years ago. I was working as a personal trainer and found I really loved training runners. As a marathoner myself, I was familiar with the drive, determination, and injuries…
Pilates: the cross-training powerhouse workout you should try - Chicago's Pilates studios

Pilates: The Cross-Training Powerhouse Workout

It's no secret that Pilates and dance have a long history together. Although Joseph Pilates worked with and developed cross-training exercises specifically for many different types of athletes, including boxers, soldiers and circus performers,…
Benefits of Pilates after pregnancy

Benefits of Pilates After Pregnancy

You’ve read articles and seen the news – Pilates is one of the best workouts you can do. With benefits ranging from increased mental strength and improved attention and motivation to a better golf swing, a stronger core for running and more,…
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Find Out If You Have a Muscular Imbalance & How Pilates Can Help

Joseph Pilates believed that we are only as young as our spine. That makes a lot of sense when you think about it. Joe Pilates created a complete system of exercises that, along with your Pilates trainer’s eyes and years of experience, can…
Ways Pilates makes you mentally stronger and why you should try the workout - Pilates Chicago

4 Ways Pilates Makes You Mentally Stronger And Why You Should Try It

If you have heard anything about Pilates, you have probably heard it makes your core stronger, gets you toned and increases your flexibility. Something you may not have heard is that Pilates makes you smarter - as in more intelligent, improved…

5 Tips for Getting Your Pre-Baby Body Back

Well, my little baby girl recently turned five months old and I cannot stress enough that exercise and sleep are what will get you through those first few months. I know it sounds crazy… new moms, you’re probably thinking something like,…
My life-changing Pilates transformation pre and post-hip surgery

Pilates Transformation: Pre and Post-Hip Surgery Rehab

Recovering from surgery, or even a minor injury, can be frustrating and discouraging. In the time it takes to recover, the body can change drastically. In 2014 I sustained a hip labral tear and ended up getting surgery to repair it. After surgery,…