Pilates vs Yoga? Both Pilates and yoga are often seen as trendy (and bendy!) celebrity choices when it comes to fitness. There is sometimes even a Pilates vs yoga debate regarding which is better. Therefore, we thought it would be useful to look at what celebrities say about their experience with Pilates. Below we list...

What Exactly are the Benefits of Pilates? People who have not encountered Pilates before often wonder what might the benefits of Pilates be for them. The advantages of incorporating Pilates workouts into your life are numerous, and you can read more about them below. It is a form of exercise that is even endorsed by...

The Creator of Pilates and The Pilates Reformer Pilates takes its name from Joseph Pilates. A German-born emigré to Britain and then America, he devised the Pilates method as a new approach to exercise and body-conditioning in the early decades of the last century. His method included the use of equipment referred to by him...

Getting Started – Visit Our Pilates Studio! Perhaps you are wondering how our Pilates studio works and how you get started. Well thankfully it is a simple process. The best way to start is by giving us a call and coming to see the Pilates studio in action. Alternatively, just stop by the studio for...

At Pilates Central Men Enjoy Pilates for Beginners to Advanced Levels… Many men feel put off by the myth that Pilates is not manly enough for them. Yet roughly a quarter of all Pilates Central clients have been male since we started the studio in 2004. What’s interesting is that the proportion is steadily growing....

From combating ageing to pain-averting lower back exercises… Pilates offers something for everyone. It is still popular with dancers, gymnasts and athletes, but it is equally suitable for most men and women. From nine to 90 and beyond, it truly suits all. In fact, some people are surprised that almost a third of our clients...

An Explanation of Pilates and Reformer Pilates Pilates is a uniquely precise and intelligent approach to exercise and body-conditioning. It gives you a leaner, suppler, more toned body and a calmer, more relaxed mind. It takes its name from Joseph Pilates, a German-born emigré to Britain and then America. He devised the exercise method, including...