I began training in pilates one year before I turned 40. I wanted to be in awesome shape when I reached this milestone in my life. I was training 1-2X/wk in private or semi-private instruction and I was doing a class mat workout 1-2X/wk as well. I was a huge fan. Not only did I look terrific, I felt amazing and had the flexibility of a child.

When I had a serious foot injury causing me to be in crutches and a walking cast for over 1 1/2 years, I never missed a week of pilates because it is an non-impact activity and the instructor had extensive training in post-rehab pilates.

Over the past six years I have rarely missed a week of pilates. It has become a way of life for me.
I find the Calgary Pilates Center to be a warm and welcoming space and I sing the praises of pilates to anyone who will listen.

About a year ago I started taking Pilates lessons again and went to thios studio. I had previously done pilates for 2 years. My first set of lessons were great. My second session was awful.

I have a physical challenge in that i am unable to use my left hand, but all of my previous instructors had been able to modify movements without effecting the rest of the class. In this particular session the instructor told me that perhaps pilates was not for me. Despite only being half way through the session I never went back.