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"The attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind, fully capable of naturally performing our many daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure."
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Real Men Do Pilates!
If you think pilates is just for women, don't tell the New Zealand All Blacks, the Professional Footballers Association or the thousands of men worldwide who use pilates to improve their fitness and wellbeing!
read more about Pilates For Men here.

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What Is Pilates?
An introduction to Pilates and what it can offer you. more

Ten Reasons Why You Should Try Pilates Today!
Ten good reasons why you should try pilates today. more

The Pilates Shop
Pilates DVDs, mats, books, equipment, videos, etc. Whatever you're looking for it will be in our pilates shop - and we have some great winter specials too! more

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Studio And Class Directory
The Pilates Directory will help you find your nearest pilates studio or class where you can practice pilates under the guidance of qualified instructors. more

Training To Teach Pilates
If you would lke to train to become a qualified pilates teacher or instructor, there are a number of organisations in the UK that are Approved Pilates Training Providers. more

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Looking For A Pilates Class?
We have been busily adding pilates studios and classes to The Pilates Directory so if you are looking for your nearest studio or class here's where to get started! more

Are You A Pilates Instructor?
If you hold pilates classes or manage a pilates studio let the thousands of people who visit this site every month know about it by listing in The Pilates Directory. more

Looking For Work As A Pilates Teacher Or Instructor?
We have added a new section to the Pilates website - Teaching Positions And Job Opportunities For Pilates Instructors. Studios and other organisations are welcome to advertise any vacancies here free of charge. more

Pilates While Pregant Features
Pilates And Pregnancy

Many women want to continue to exercise during pregnancy, but are concerned that physical exertion could cause harm to their unborn baby and indeed themselves.

Because pilates is a gentle low impact form of exercise, it is considered one of the best forms of exercise for a pregant woman.

And because pilates helps maintain and improve the condition of both your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, it is not only a safe form of exercise while pregnant, but can be hugely beneficial.

Find out more about pilates and how it can help you during your pregancy with our
guide to pilates and pregnancy.

Pilates And The Alexander Technique
Many of those who are drawn to the health benefits of practising pilates are also interested in the Alexander Technique and there's little doubt that your mind and body can benefit from both. Find out more with our introduction to the Alexander Technique article.

Are You Too Old To Try Pilates?
As we get older, the prospect of pumping iron in a gym or running up and down Snowdownia may no longer appeal, but that doesn't mean we don't benefit immensely from regular exercise. And pilates could be just what you are looking for. Pilates and the young at heart here

Pilates Equipment
Don't Know Your Reformer From Your Cadillac?

Pilates Reformer For many pilates beginners, a mat is all that is used to perform a whole host of exercises.

But it won't be long before you come into contact with a range of equipment that was pioneered by Joseph Pilates himself.

Welcome to the world of The Reformer, The Spine Corrector Barrel and The Cadillac. The Low Chair, The High Chair and The Pedipull.

Most pilates studios wil be equipped with this specialist equipment so here's our guide to what you are letting yourself in for - Pilates Equipment Explained.