Ethan Carter Pilates https://pilates.ethancarter.com/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:15:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://i0.wp.com/pilates.ethancarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/favicon-ethancarter-pilates.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Ethan Carter Pilates https://pilates.ethancarter.com/ 32 32 101277153 The Half Roll Down https://pilates.ethancarter.com/half-roll-down-pilates/ Sat, 18 Nov 2023 20:27:37 +0000 https://pilates.ethancarter.com/?p=279 What is the Half Roll Down? The Half Roll Down is a preparatory exercise for the classical Pilates Roll Up. It teaches the abdominal strength, spinal articulation, and body awareness needed to eventually perform the full movement with control. Many people struggle with the Roll Up because of insufficient powerhouse strength, limited spinal mobility, tight […]

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]]> 279 The Roll Up https://pilates.ethancarter.com/roll-up-pilates/ Sat, 18 Nov 2023 20:12:48 +0000 https://pilates.ethancarter.com/?p=272 What is the Roll Up? The Roll Up is one of the signature exercises in classical Pilates and a foundational movement for developing core strength, spinal articulation, and body control. Although it appears simple, the exercise requires a strong connection to the powerhouse while coordinating the breath with smooth, sequential movement through the spine. The […]

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]]> 272 The Hundred https://pilates.ethancarter.com/the-hundred-pilates/ Sat, 18 Nov 2023 20:02:20 +0000 https://pilates.ethancarter.com/?p=270 What is The Hundred? The Hundred is one of the most recognizable exercises in classical Pilates and the first movement in the traditional order established by Joseph Pilates in his book Return to Life Through Contrology. It serves as an effective warm-up that prepares both the body and mind for the rest of the workout. […]

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]]> 270 Joseph Pilates Original Mat Order https://pilates.ethancarter.com/joseph-pilates-mat-order/ Sat, 18 Nov 2023 19:43:28 +0000 https://pilates.ethancarter.com/?p=263 What is the Classical Pilates Mat Order? Joseph Pilates carefully arranged the mat exercises in a specific sequence when he published Return to Life Through Contrology. Rather than being a random collection of movements, each exercise prepares the body for the next by building strength, mobility, coordination, and control. One of the defining characteristics of […]

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]]> 263 Frequently Asked Questions About Classical Pilates https://pilates.ethancarter.com/classical-pilates-faq/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:45:29 +0000 https://pilates.ethancarter.com/?p=207 It is common to have questions before beginning Pilates, especially if you are new to the method. Below are answers to some of the questions I am asked most often. If you do not see your question here, please feel free to contact me by email. I will be happy to reply personally and may […]

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]]> 207 Benefits of Classical Pilates https://pilates.ethancarter.com/benefits-of-classical-pilates/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:43:49 +0000 https://pilates.ethancarter.com/?p=176 There are many benefits to practicing classical Pilates. While every person’s experience is unique, many clients begin noticing improvements in strength, flexibility, posture, movement quality, and body awareness within the first few months of consistent lessons. What sets classical Pilates apart from many contemporary approaches is the systematic progression, traditional exercise order, and consistent repetition […]

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]]> 176 What is Classical Pilates? https://pilates.ethancarter.com/what-is-classical-pilates/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:43:13 +0000 https://pilates.ethancarter.com/?p=152 The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning What is now widely known simply as “Pilates” is based on the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning, created by Joseph Pilates. Originally, Joseph Pilates called his work Contrology, which reflected his belief that physical movement should be performed with complete control, awareness, and intention. Joseph Pilates believed that the […]

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]]> 152 Who was Joseph Pilates? https://pilates.ethancarter.com/who-was-joseph-pilates/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:03:39 +0000 https://pilates.ethancarter.com/?p=139 Joseph Hubertus Pilates December 9, 1883 – October 9, 1967 Joseph Hubertus Pilates was the creator of Contrology, the movement system that later became known as The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning or simply The Pilates Method. His life’s work was dedicated to understanding the relationship between the mind and body and developing a system […]

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