Before taking part in your very first Pilates class, it may appear as if there’s a lot of kit required. From resistance bands and ankle weights to balls and hoops, it can be a very accessory-heavy ...

As far as full-body workouts go, Pilates is one of the most effective low-impact options you can do. It’s a challenging activity that involves strength training and stretching, and it’s ...

Joseph Pilates wasn't famous when he taught at Jacob's Pillow and spent weekends at a modest Becket home with his wife, Clara, in the middle of the 20th century. But the equipment that remains on the ...

Pilates is the new buzzword, as some people like to say. But it’s far more than a passing fitness trend. Unlike many workouts that focus on burning calories or building muscle in isolation, Pilates is ...

BECKET — A spring-loaded Bednasium leans against a back wall in the studio. An upside-down Reformer is covered in the garage. And black-and-white, step-by-step exercise posters are all over the place.