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Diastasis Recti & Pilates: Myths, Facts, and Why Every Move Counts

If you’ve ever been told to “avoid core work because you have a diastasis”, you’re not alone.There are plenty of myths about diastasis recti (DR) floating around — especially on social media — and many make people fearful of movement.Here’s what we want you to know at Explore the Movement Pilates:DR is not a pathology.It’s a perfectly normal adaptation to pregnancy — and movement, including Pilates, can be empowering, not dangerous.Up to 70–100% of pregnancies experience some...

Mat vs. Reformer Pilates — Which One Is Right for You?

When it comes to Pilates, one of the most common questions we hear is:“Should I start with mat or reformer Pilates?”The short answer: the best type of Pilates is the one that gets done.Both styles share the same foundation — strength, ROM & control/skill — but they use different tools to help you build strength, flexibility, and awareness. Whether you roll out a mat at home or step onto the reformer in our Idalia studio, the goal is the same: to move better, feel stronger, and build ...

Reformer Pilates During Pregnancy: What the Research Says and Why It Works

Pregnancy is an incredible journey — but it can also be filled with mixed messages about what you should or shouldn’t do when it comes to exercise. At Explore the Movement Pilates, we believe in cutting through that confusion with clear, evidence-based guidance.The truth is simple: for healthy pregnancies, physical activity guidelines are the same as for the general population of otherwise healthy adults.Your pregnancy is not a pathology. You’re not sick or fragile — you’re pregnant, a...

Why Reformer Pilates Is More Than Just a Workout

At Explore the Movement Pilates, we believe movement should feel good — not like a punishment or a performance. It’s about reconnecting with your body, moving with confidence, and building strength that supports you in everyday life.While many people first step onto a reformer looking for “a good workout,” they often walk away with something far more meaningful — better posture, less pain, a calmer mind, and a new appreciation for what their body can do....

Is Exercise Worth The Effort?

Exercise is the closest thing we have to the elixir of life.It doesn’t come in a bottle or a fancy package, but its effects are powerful, wide-reaching, and supported by decades of science. Regular movement changes not just the way you look or feel — it changes how your body functions.One of my favourite quotes from Joseph Pilates himself: “Physical fitness can neither be achieved by wishful thinking, nor outright purchase”.At Explore the Movement Pilates, we often remind our clients tha...