Pilates MN
The journal

Writing on movement.

Studio essays on the Konnector, on aging athletically, on bone density, and on the quiet work of a coached life.

Pilates for Back Pain: What Helps, What to Skip, and When to See a PT First
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October 20, 2026

Pilates for Back Pain: What Helps, What to Skip, and When to See a PT First

A Plymouth studio owner on why most back pain is a control problem, what we start with on the Reformer, what we leave out, and how long it takes.

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Pilates for Osteoporosis: The Exercises We Change and the Ones We Keep
October 19, 2026

Pilates for Osteoporosis: The Exercises We Change and the Ones We Keep

Which Pilates exercises to avoid with osteoporosis, which ones help, and why we pair Reformer work with strength training at our Plymouth studio.

Pilates vs Yoga: Which One Your Body Actually Needs
October 5, 2026

Pilates vs Yoga: Which One Your Body Actually Needs

A Plymouth studio owner on what Pilates and yoga each train, who should pick which, and why the answer depends on your back, your joints and your winter.

How Much Does Pilates Cost in Plymouth? Our Prices, Explained
October 1, 2026

How Much Does Pilates Cost in Plymouth? Our Prices, Explained

Every price at our Plymouth studio, what each one works out to per class, and which option fits the way you actually show up.

How to Actually Choose a Pilates Studio Near You (From Someone Who Runs One)
September 21, 2026

How to Actually Choose a Pilates Studio Near You (From Someone Who Runs One)

A Plymouth studio owner explains what to look for when you search for Pilates classes near you, what the levels mean, and what it costs to start.

What a Pilates Reformer Class Is Actually Like (And Whether You'll Stick With It)
September 14, 2026

What a Pilates Reformer Class Is Actually Like (And Whether You'll Stick With It)

A straight explanation of what happens in a reformer class, why beginners often do better on the machine than on the mat, and how to pick a studio you'll actually keep going to.

Why the Konnector changes what a Reformer can do
July 28, 2026 · 6 min read

Why the Konnector changes what a Reformer can do

One continuous rope, four independent limb loops. A small piece of engineering that lets us Reformer bodies traditional equipment cannot reach.

Pilates for bone density: what a decade of research says
June 16, 2026 · 5 min read

Pilates for bone density: what a decade of research says

Weight-bearing, load-managed movement is one of the most reliable levers for maintaining bone density. Here is how we actually program it.

The PT-to-instructor handoff that keeps clients out of surgery
May 5, 2026 · 4 min read

The PT-to-instructor handoff that keeps clients out of surgery

Most injuries do not need surgery. They need someone who keeps talking to your instructor. Here is how we run that handoff.

Aging athletically: what our 70-year-old members taught us
April 2, 2026 · 7 min read

Aging athletically: what our 70-year-old members taught us

The clients we have coached for a decade have shown us the real definition of longevity. It is less about intensity and more about showing up.

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