When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start? I started Pilates in June of 2013.  Katie Wera, the Cancer Care Coordinator from Mercy Hospital in Iowa City was my inspiration.  Ms. Wera is a dedicated and hard working cancer care coordinator who is truly concerned about her patients. Soon after my bi-lateral […]

I don’t know about you, but about this time every year I find myself asking, “Where did summer go?”  Summer is one of my favorite times of the year and it always seems to go by so quickly! I also find myself sitting down to schedule my life for the rest of the year.  I […]

Do you carry tension in your upper back, shoulders, and neck? Check out this video on stretching and rolling out your tight spots to relieve tension and stress. The foam roller is a great tool that can be used not only as a prop for your Pilates exercises, but also to roll out tight muscles […]

Check out this short video and learn why Yoga instructor Nicole Morford has added Pilates into her mind body workouts and how it has positively impacted her Yoga practice! The Pilates method of exercise is similiar to Yoga in the sense that both exercise methods focus on strength, balance and control. They are different enough […]

Inspiration of the Month: Serena Stier (72 years old) February 2012 When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start?   In 2007, my sister in Washington D.C. treated me to a few sessions with her Pilates trainer.  After having done weight training off and on for some eight years with a coach and […]

Inspiration of the Month Missy Arey July 2013 When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start?   I started in Spring 2012. I had back surgery while in high school to correct scoliosis and although I don’t have back problems, I do understand the importance of a strong core. My parents are […]

The Hundreds are a great Pilates exercised designed to warm up the whole body while specifically targeting your core muscles and your Pilates breath! Click the video above to learn our Top 5 Ways to do the Pilates Hundreds Exercise! We are challenging you in July to do your Pilates Hundreds exercise EVERY day! If […]

Janee Anderson When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start? I decided to begin Pilates in 2008 because I wanted something to do to help me manage stress.  I also knew I had to work on my posturing and get my body in better physical shape. Why do you do Pilates and […]