Pilates Addiction’s Fast Franchise Rise: 100 Territories and Counting
A Modern, Performance-Driven Pilates Brand Expands Coast to Coast — and the Industry Is Paying Attention By PilatesStyle Staff Adapted from reporting by Courtney Rehfeldt, Business of Fitness (October 6, 2025) Photos courtesy of Pilates Addiction / Sequel Brands The Pilates World Has Its Newest Disruptor — and It’s Growing at Lightning Speed According to […]
Cheryl Butcher Pilates
From Chaos to Calm – Helping Busy Mums Reclaim Time for Themselves Always on the go, juggling endless tasks with hardly any time for yourself? Sound familiar? My mission is to support mums in reclaiming time for themselves. I’m Cheryl — a busy mum of two, running my own business and a household. I know […]
Why Classical Instructors Should Embrace Reformer-Based Fitness Classes
In recent years, reformer-based fitness classes have surged in popularity. Sleek studios with rows of reformers offer high-energy, choreographed workouts designed to sculpt, tone, and burn — and they’re drawing in the crowds. For many classically trained Pilates instructors, this trend may feel like a departure from the integrity and depth of Joseph Pilates’ original […]
Deja Houser: A new instructor’s journey to Pilates
We checked in with a new community member and asked her some questions about her new found passion and occupation. We gave her 10 questions to help capture the experience. 1. What inspired you to start your journey in Pilates, and how did you end up choosing Club Pilates for your certification?I’ve always been drawn […]
Travel Pilates Retreats: A Journey To Wellness and Rejuvenation
In today’s fast-paced world, people are constantly searching for ways to escape the daily grind, recharge their minds, and reconnect with their bodies. One trend that has been steadily gaining popularity is the travel Pilates retreat—a unique experience that combines fitness, relaxation, and travel into one revitalizing package. These retreats offer an opportunity to step […]
Are Pilates Instructors Modern Day Fitness Shamans?
In the ancient world, shamans were revered as guides, healers, and visionaries—individuals who could bridge the gap between the physical and the spiritual, leading their communities through experiences of self-discovery and transformation. While the traditional image of a shaman may evoke images of tribal rituals and mystical journeys, a new kind of modern-day guide has […]
Why Your Core Won’t Fire: The Gut-Inflammation Connection
You train hard, focus on breathwork, and execute your Pilates practice with precision, yet something still feels off—your core just isn’t engaging the way it should. If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with an issue that isn’t biomechanical but biological: gut inflammation. When your digestive system is inflamed, your body shifts its resources […]
What Trainers Can Learn from Pilates Instructors: The Art of Cuing and the Experiential Approach
In the world of fitness, trainers often focus on sets, reps, and programming. While these are essential, one of the most powerful tools in a trainer’s arsenal is cuing—the ability to communicate movement in a way that resonates with the client’s mind and body. If there’s one group of fitness professionals who have mastered this […]
