A client told us recently that she's stronger now than she's ever been — including in her twenties. That's not unusual to hear here, but it's rarely why anyone starts.

People often tell us why they haven't started Pilates yet — not flexible enough, not sure what to expect, worried they'll be the only one who doesn't know what they're doing. Every reason makes sense in the moment. Here's how we'd talk you through each one.

Most clients don't come to Pilates for their mental health. They come because their back hurts, or someone told them to try it. Then a few months in, they mention something in passing — how the hour in the studio is the one hour in the week they're not overthinking. It's not accidental. Here's what's actually going on.