03/29/2026
Must admit I'd never heard of "chasing the burn". This overview of What Is Pilates offers the best explanation I've seen of authentic Classical versus copycat fitness riding the coattails of Joseph Pilates' unique method of training. If you're considering Pilates training, or maybe experienced a takeoff of Pilates in the past, this is a must read.
Over the past few years, Pilates has exploded in popularity. Celebrities post reformer videos, studios are booked out, and big-box gyms rush to add "Pilates" to their schedules. At the same time, a wave of "Pilates-inspi...