Maghan Fittler

Maghan Fittler is the Founder and CEO of Pilates Project, a nutritionist and a Peak Pilates Ambassador. She has taught Pilates since 2010.

Maghan Fittler sitting on studio steps, laughing and holding a Pilates ball Strength4 min

How to prepare for a 21-day Pilates challenge

Three weeks, one plan, and a little prep. Here's how to set up your week before day one so the Pilates X Strength 21-Day Challenge fits your real life.

 Maghan in a seated side stretch on a Peak Pilates fit reformer Pregnancy and postpartum4 min

Is Reformer Pilates safe during pregnancy?

Love your Reformer and just found out you're expecting? Here's what the guidance says, how to adapt each trimester, and when to pause and call your provider.

 Maghan Fittler kneeling on a Pilates Reformer, reaching one arm overhead with the strap. For instructors5 min

How to cue a Pilates class people come back to

Great cueing is what turns a good workout into a class people book again. Here is a simple framework, with example cues, for studio and home instructors.

 A berry smoothie in a glass, from the Pilates Project Nourish recipes Nourish4 min

What to Eat Before and After Pilates

You don't need a special diet to get more from Pilates. Here's when to eat, what makes a good pre-class snack, and how to refuel after class with simple foods you already have.

 Maghan Fittler in a downward dog on a Pilates mat with one leg lifted high behind her Mat5 min

Mat Pilates with no equipment: a full-body routine you can do anywhere

All you need is a mat and your own body weight. Here's a full-body mat Pilates routine you can do in your living room, plus how to keep it challenging.

 Maghan Fittler balancing in a V-sit on a mat, holding a small Pilates ball between her hands and feet. Mat4 min

Pilates Ball Exercises for a Stronger Core

A soft Pilates ball is small, cheap to store and surprisingly hard to ignore. Here is how to use it to make your mat work smarter, plus a short sequence you can do today.

 Maghan Fittler stretching on a Reformer in a bright living room with sheer curtains Reformer at home6 min

Reformer Pilates at home: the complete guide

Everything you need to train on a Reformer at home with confidence, from choosing the machine to your first two weeks.

 Maghan Fittler in a standing lunge on a Pilates Reformer in a bright living room Reformer at home4 min

How often should you do Reformer Pilates at home?

Here's a simple weekly rhythm for Reformer Pilates at home, whether you're brand new or ready for more.

 Maghan Fittler in a deep squat with arms reaching forward and a Pilates ball at her feet Strength4 min

Pilates vs. strength training: do you need both?

Pilates and strength training each have their own strengths, and here's how to get the best of both in one week.

 Maghan on a Peak Pilates Fit Reformer, legs lifted in tabletop Strength2 min

Can Pilates build muscle?

Yes, and research backs it. Here's where most people plateau, and how adding real load changes the results.

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