2025 International Pilates Day

My origins in Pilates - as recalled on International Pilates Day 2025

From the Competition Floor to the Pilates Mat: My Journey

As we celebrate International Pilates Day, I’m reflecting on what brought me to Pilates—and why it still holds such a powerful place in my life.

It all started with one of my best friends, who also happened to be my teammate and fellow aerobic competitor. We were training hard, chasing titles, and putting our bodies through the wringer when she said, “Let’s start doing Pilates mat work to stay injury-free.”

Smart move.
Smarter than we knew.

Those early mat sessions weren’t flashy, but they were foundational. We began to feel stronger, more connected, more in control. Over time, Pilates became more than just injury prevention. It became the secret weapon in my movement arsenal—teaching me how to train smarter, move with purpose, and find strength through precision.

Pilates didn’t just change how I trained. It changed how I lived.

So today, I celebrate where it all began—and the lifelong journey it launched.

What brought you to Pilates?
And what keeps you coming back?

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