Is Pilates as Good as Everyone Says?

The New York Times recently highlighted pilates as the workout of the moment, but we know that it’s so much more than that! While pilates seems to be having quite a moment in the limelight right now, those of us who have dedicated our careers to the method know that its roots run far deeper than its current 15 minutes of fame. This article in The New York Times highlights why the method has endured for most of the last century, and why it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Most important to us here at The Balance Room: this article’s emphasis on finding the right, qualified instructor. All of our instructors are so passionate about pilates and movement, and we’ve all spent countless hours learning how to best serve our clients & keep them safe.

One of our favorite quotes from the article highlights the malleability of pilates:

“Any body can do it,” said Carrie Samper, the director of Pilates education for Equinox. “You don’t have to be 25 and a Cirque du Soleil dancer. You can be 85 and start doing Pilates.”

You can read the full article here: Is Pilates as Good as Everyone Says?