I clicked my harness to the beloy and started climbing… it was fun and I was proud of myself for being able to climb so high. And then everything changed. The climbing instructor hollered to me to stop and come down. He says ,”Just lean back and let go to come down” Then I hear […]

What do you love about teaching Pilates? I love the challenge of helping clients move their bodies- becoming stronger and more flexible in the process- and watching them become more confident in their capabilities. There’s nothing better than hearing a client say, “That felt great!” How has teaching Pilates changed your life? I’m stronger, more […]

inspiration of the month Jff miller from Solon iowa

When did you start Pilates and what inspired you?I began with an introductory course by Carey in January, almost a year ago. I am normally active, but I slowly realized my core strength was beginning to diminish, so being pro-actively searched, and discovered a remedy with Pilates. How often do you practice Pilates?I normally attend […]

How do you feel about exercise?  Is it something you enjoy and look forward to?  Or do you think of it as a chore, something you know you should do, but not necessarily something you want to do? At Rivercity Pilates we believe that movement and exercise should be fun and enjoyable.  Exercise should be […]

Have you ever wondered what is better- Mat Pilates or Equipment Pilates?  Or maybe you are curious about what the difference is between the mat work and the equipment work.  Keep reading and hopefully we’ll answer your questions! First of all it’s important to realize that Pilates is a method of exercise and there are […]

When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start?I started Pilates in early February of 2019. My friend Rachel Piper invited me to be one of her students as she was training to become a Pilates instructor. I was so thrilled! Rachel was sold on the physical, emotional and mental changes that Pilates […]

As we head into winter we wanted you to know how we deal with bad weather at the studio! Here’s what you need to know: If the weather is “iffy” and we are still having classes and sessions we WILL NOT charge you if you feel unsafe to drive in! Just email or call us […]

As we head into the holiday seasons, we believe that one of the most important things is spending times with loved ones! And we would love nothing more than to be able to give you the gift of getting some healthy movement time in with your loved ones! All month long in November and December […]

When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start? I started Pilates about 20 years ago through the UI Dance Department’s Saturday and Evening class program.  I took Pilates Mat classes for a number of years across a variety of instructors and one of these introduced me to the Reformer, which I loved!  […]