Strength, balance, and their critical role in knee health This month’s  Muscle of the Month  is the  quadriceps  — a powerful and often misunderstood muscle group. The quads tend to get a bad reputation, especially in athletic populations, because they’re often  overtrained . But the truth is more nuanced:👉  Strong quads aren’t the problem — imbalanced legs are. Let’s break down the anatomy, function, and why quad strength is both  essential  and  sometimes excessive , depending on the...

Three ways to build powerful, functional glutes — Mat · Reformer · Cadillac This month we’re diving into a functional hip-strengthening pattern in the Pilates for Rehabilitation repertoire: the Glute Press . I’m especially excited to feature this exercise because all three variations appear in my newly released book, Pilates for Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition — which includes updated research, new chapters, and more than 100 additional exercises. 🎥 WATCH THE VIDEO Ready to learn the Glute...

As promised in my first newsletter, I'll regularly be featuring either a wellness business making a difference or a non-profit organization doing good in the world. This month, I'm thrilled to spotlight The Pilates Journal and their upcoming Expo! Growing our Pilates community is something I'm deeply passionate about. One of the things I love most about The Pilates Journal is its inclusive approach – teachers from all training backgrounds and methodologies are featured and celebrated. It's a...