Viviana Romanazzi

Often, individuals who contact me or visit my Studio are seeking Pilates as a form of post-injury or rehabilitation exercise. Perhaps their doctor recommended it to help with persistent back pain; maybe they've read online that Pilates is an excellent way to recover from injuries; or they might be aware that Pilates is suitable for all ages. All of these points are accurate! Pilates is one of the few exercise methods that can be tailored to meet individual needs, which is why, regardless of...

For the past few months I’ve been seeing news about more injuries due to the spread of the so called “Reformer Pilates”. I never read those articles because: They make me mad; I already know that poor Pilates can cause injuries. Although I’m very glad that - thanks to the many new franchises (like Club Pilates) and the popularity of one particular piece of apparatus (Mat and Reformer mostly, but I just read a very scary advertisement about learning only the “Pilates Chair” 😱), more people...

In the world of fitness, we hear the word “core” so often it has almost lost its meaning. Many people envision a six-pack, but in Pilates—and in biomechanics —the core is less about "crunches" and more about a sophisticated internal support system. If you want to move with ease, stand taller, and age without the typical "aches and pains," you need to understand the relationship between the deep low abdominals and the lift of the low back . The Biomechanics of the "Pelvic Bowl" Think of your...