I have seen so many posts on social media lately showing people falling off Pilates equipment or getting hurt in Pilates classes. Truly I am shocked. Please don’t for a second think this is normal or acceptable in a Pilates class. I'm addressing this today because it seems to be expected at this point and it should not be at all.

Let’s start with why someone may fall off the equipment or become injured in a Pilates session.

Comparison

This weekend I enjoyed watching quite a bit of the US Open Tennis Tournament. I’ve been learning Tennis myself. It was impressive to see these high level athletes giving it their all.

One thing I have noticed is they make the court look so much smaller than it feels when I am playing on it! It’s hard to comprehend the speed and agility with which they are moving. Their instincts as so well honed they know where to be for the next shot which makes it look easier than it is.

BAck Pain

As we wrap up another snowbird season and I come up for air, I realize it’s been a minute since my last blog. It’s something I enjoy doing but when the studio gets so busy, it is something that can be put on hold. We love our snowbirds and miss them when they are gone but now is a chance to play catch up!

Another reason I’ve delayed posting a new blog is because I hurt my back. As a Pilates instructor that is hard to admit!

Less is More

With the heat rising in Arizona, we’ve seen quite a few new students trying Pilates and Surprise Pilates for the first time. I love having the opportunity to be someone’s first experience with equipment Pilates. There are so many Ah Ha and Oh Boy moments.

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