There are lots of Pilates books out there, why write another one?

Too many Pilates books are about the exercises Pilates has to offer.  There is more to say about Pilates than what the exercises are, who’s doing it and what people look like who do it.  When I had my studio someone suggested I write a newsletter, so I did, reluctantly, but I did.   I decided to write about the benefits of Pilates. Each article has been written about how Pilates compliments activities such as running, rowing, skiing and more.  I tried to touch upon injuries that would come into the studio and speak to how Pilates was beneficial to the rehabilitation process.  With many “injuries” it was due poor posture.  Pilates is great for addressing postural issues and muscle imbalances.  Everything in here has been inspired from the clients, inquiries, questions and comments from people during the years I had a Pilates studio.

This book doesn’t have to be read in any kind of order.  Choose a section or topic and start there.  I will try and offer a general over view of what Pilates is but there is already so much literature and media out there in terms of books, DVDs, YouTube videos, magazines that taking up your and my time talking again about the exercises and equipment used for Pilates, is a waste of our time.  So, instead, I’ll try and provide some references and a brief synopsis of what Pilates is but it is by no means exhaustive. 

Since having left the world of fitness and Pilates I meet so many people who have no clue what Pilates is or have a general idea of what Pilates is or at least think they do but, they really don’t know what Pilates is.