Blog

Stories, tips, and movement wisdom

Where personal journeys and the transformative power of the Pilates Method and the GYROTONIC® Method come to life: exercise tips, health and wellness, sciatica, scoliosis, success stories, and more.

Students on the reformers with their legs lifted during a group class

February 21, 2025

Gentle on Your Joints, Strong for Life: 5 Reasons to Start Pilates Reformer Classes Now!

Are you looking for a workout that’s both challenging and gentle on your joints? Whether you're new to Pilates or a seasoned pro, Pilates reformer classes offer the perfect balance of strength and flexibility, all while being low-impact and easy on the body. These classes…

Read the full post
Students on the reformers, working with the straps

May 31, 2023

Workouts Made Fun and Effective

I have been going to Body Evolutions Studio for over thirteen years. Sonia and Chris are both fabulous trainers and take professional pride in their work. They keep their workouts interesting and fun, and they vary the routine so it's never boring.

Read the full post
A student standing tall through a hip and spine exercise in the studio

May 31, 2023

How Pilates Helps with Sciatic Nerve Pain

Sciatic nerve pain can appear to come out of nowhere. One minute you’re just walking around minding your own business and the next minute you have pain running down your backside. This happened to me twenty-two years ago …

Read the full post
A student at Body Evolutions

May 26, 2019

Pilates is Better than Aspirin

I started coming to Body Evolutions in October 2016. As a tech professional and active sports enthusiast, I suffered from soreness in my shoulders and neck. My wife, a current client, persuaded me to try Pilates and the GYROTONIC® method. Chris, my trainer, accurately assessed…

Read the full post
Garrison’s Inspiring Journey with Scoliosis and Pilates

April 28, 2019

Garrison’s Inspiring Journey with Scoliosis and Pilates

Discover Garrison's inspiring journey with scoliosis with the help of Pilates at our studio in Campbell, CA. He shares the profound impact Pilates has on the management of his scoliosis, offering invaluable insights and personal experiences. His story provides guidance…

Read the full post