The most exciting thing for me is the way pilates is expanding and evolving. For years, it was seen as a niche exercise for select groups, practised by a relatively small, dedicated community. But today pilates is everywhere, from yoga studios to gyms, and from university fitness facilities to therapeutic clinics and rehabilitation practices.
The vast healing and strengthening potential of pilates is being widely recognised, from rehabilitation and vocational practices to injury prevention, athletic conditioning, performance and strength training. At Merrithew, we’re tapping into this with programming that builds on the foundation of STOTT PILATES and applies this knowledge in new and challenging ways, all while maintaining the important mind-body connection.
Meanwhile, the work we’re doing on our branded programmes – ZEN·GA, CORE Athletic Conditioning and Performance Training, Total Barre and Halo Training – is in line with the broader ‘mindful movement’ trend that’s seeing increasing interest across all fitness, wellness and health sectors.
Finally, I’m very much looking forward to seeing the unique ways pilates is used in the future, especially in the growing area of fascial movement and research.