Entries in Pilates Clothing (19)
NewWave Pilates Apparel Designs for Men and Women
On him: Pilates Tech Pant and Long Sleeve Crew Neck. On ladies: Classic Tank and NewWave Pant with Pockets.Men who’ve worried about finding appropriate Pilates wear, fret no longer. There’s a new clothing maker out there with your needs in mind. NewWave Pilates Apparel is taking aim at the virtually untapped Pilates menswear market with a combination of high-tech, green fabrics and design specifically configured for Pilates movement. NewWave also has a full line of women’s clothing, too.
BASI Pilates™ founder Rael Isacowitz and Audrey McCann, owner of apparel line Pilates by Bonnie, teamed up to launch NewWave last year. The inspiration for the menswear comes straight from Isacowitz’s own personal experience. Though he’s had a decades-long Pilates career, he never quite found clothing that fit the right formula.
“Over the years it has been difficult for me to find appropriate clothing for Pilates, both to teach and practice. It was either dance clothing, athletic clothing, yoga clothing, martial arts clothing…none felt right,” he says.
McCann concurred, pointing out that most men’s active wear is either extremely loose, like basketball clothing, or extremely tight, like cycling wear.
Men’s Short Sleeve Compression Workout ShirtUnder Isacowitz’s direction, NewWave’s clothes are designed to hit that not-tight, not-loose sweet spot and “stay with the body” as it moves. Men’s pants, for example, accommodate better articulation at the knee. “The idea is that you don’t need to worry about adjusting your clothes and you can focus on the exercises,” McCann says.
And there’s one other important detail: comfort. The fabrics are breathable and soft; “feel-good,” as McCann described them.
They hope that the line will help the Pilates industry grow. NewWave is available online at NewWavePilates.com and is soon to hit shelves at BASI-affiliated studios.
Lauren Charlip
in BASI Pilates, NewWave, Pilates Clothing, Pilates by Bonnie, Pilates for men, Rael Isacowitz
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Erika Bloom Launches Organic Pilates Clothing Line
Erika Bloom Organic Long Sleeve Tee
By Lauren Charlip
Tired of spending your waking hours in workout-wear fabrics that don’t breathe, in colors are that are just a little too…colorful? Manhattan Pilates studio owner Erika Bloom launched a new line of Pilates apparel in April, designed so that you don’t have to. It features camis, tees, tanks and pants in simple cuts and muted colors, with a trace of ballerina elegance—all made from organic cotton. Indeed it is one of the most subtle-looking fitness clothing lines we’ve seen. She’s finding that her formula for versatile, low-key Pilates-wear is a winner.
Lauren Charlip
in Erika Bloom, Pilates Clothing, organic clothing
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16 Fitness Wear Discounts for Pilates Instructors
Amy Leibrock
Pilates instructors can get 50% off prAna fitness clothing. Jump for joy!
By Christine Binnendyk
When I was a high school student, stressing out over every little thing, I had a mantra: “If you can’t do anything else right, at least look good.” At times, “looking good” gave me just enough oomph to show up for the next scary event in life. Once you’re dressed, you might as well get in the game, right?
Need a new outfit to give you the oomph to impress those potential new Pilates clients? We’ve got your back: 16 companies that offer fitness apparel discounts and perks to Pilates teachers!
Tip: For companies that request the address of your place of business, use your home address. Many ship only to a work address, but you may not want your items shipping to a larger club.
Amy Leibrock
in Discounts, Pilates Clothing
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Earth Day Pilates Deals and Tips
Happy Earth Day! Have a great, green day and enjoy these Earth Day specials. If you know of others, leave them in the comments.
Peak Pilates: Purchase over $2,000 in merchandise today and get 5 tons of CO2 offsets to help reduce your carbon footprint. Also, receive 15% off Peak’s Studio Equipment line until May 8. (I couldn’t find the offer on their Web site, but received an email about it.) peakpilates.com
Omala: Receive 20% off all bamboo products through April 30 from this fitness clothing company. Use the code BeEARTHY at omala.com or shop at their Brooklyn boutique.
Lucy: Bring in your “well-loved” workout pants to any Lucy store. They will donate them to a local charity and you’ll get $10 off any regular Lucy bottom.
Asana Activewear: Bring in old fitness wear to this Charlotte, NC, activewear store and get $10 off for every pair of pants and $5 off for every top donated. Items will be donated to a local charity. asanaactivewear.com
Gaiam: Shop from Gaiam’s 25 greenest products list. Get 20% off these eight items with the code EDEMC.
Also, check out this list of 10 ways to green your studio, from the Bay Area Pilates Collective.
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Amy Leibrock
in Earth Day, Equipment/Resources, Pilates Clothing
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14 Pilates Holiday Steals & Deals
While technically not on sale, these Pilates holiday cards are a great way to honor Joe & Clara at the holidays. Available from the PMA; $20 for 16 cards.With the holiday shopping season in full swing, lots of sales announcements for Pilates goodies have been landing in our inbox. Here we’ve compiled a list of 14 deals on Pilates clothing, equipment—and even training—so you can finish (or start!) your shopping in one place. But act fast—some of these deals expire soon. Consider it our gift to you. Happy Shopping!
Amy Leibrock
in Education, Equipment/Resources, Pilates Clothing
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Pilates Clients
By Amy LeibrockWhile you’re busy shopping for your loved ones this holiday season, don’t forget about your beloved Pilates clients who have supported you all year long. In today’s challenging economy it’s even more important to treat your loyal clients well. Consider it money well spent—they’ll appreciate the gesture and will be even more likely to spread the word about how fabulous you are.
Elisa Bluming of Bluming Studio in Brooklyn, NY, has been giving to her all her active clients for several years. “I am grateful every day for the best client base I could imagine,” she says. “I opened my studio right before 9/11, and while much new potential business quickly disappeared, I would not have survived without my client base that followed me and continued to scrape together money to continue their training. I think it really helps my business by making people feel that they are a welcome part of the studio community.”
Some of the gifts Elisa has given over the years include a pair of super-soft bamboo socks, a “Bonger” massage tool and a stainless steel water bottle. “I wanted to stop using disposable water cups at the studio and wanted to promote that my clients conserve as well so I put stainless steel cups in the studio and gave everyone a stainless steel water bottles with the studio logo,” says Bluming.
Bluming suggests spending around $5 per client, including shipping, so it pays to find wholesale or bulk pricing for the gift you choose. Look for items sold in pairs that you can split (that’s what she did with the Bongers, which are $9.50 per pair wholesale). Check the sale sections of some of your favorite vendors’ websites or turn to businesses in your community that may cut you a deal in exchange for promoting their product.
Still looking for ideas? We’ve rounded up a group of in expensive gifts that will leave your clients smiling. [Note: All of these items also make great items to sell at retail!]
Amy Leibrock
in Business Ideas, Equipment/Resources, Pilates Clothing
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Shop for a Cause: Breast Cancer Pilates Products
See products from STOTT Pilates, Peak Pilates, Power Pilates, Zobha, Gaiam and more after the jump.
Amy Leibrock
in Equipment/Resources, Pilates Clothing, Special Populations
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Pilates Apparel that Speaks Your Language
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RESE Pilates Pauline Tank
Her circular yin-yang logo is placed at the core on her pants, reminding you to “scoop” your abs. Seams on some of the tanks keep your ribcage in check. And a contrasting color band that goes around the hips of many of her pants helps you keep pelvis aligned. Many of the tanks are longer and a looser at the bottom than other brands, and the pants are supportive—not tight—and come in enough styles that everyone can find a flattering fit. None of these extras will do your workout for you, but they’re thoughtful touches that Pilates junkies can appreciate.
Follow the link to below to see more from RESE Pilates’ new fall line.
Amy Leibrock
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The Mat Bag Grows Up
The GigiSome women will pay just about anything for a great bag. At least that’s what the founders of Mibospi, a new line of Pilates and yoga bags, are hoping. Their first collection of four Italian-made styles looks luxurious, but we couldn’t get our hands on a sample so we can’t vouch for the leather suppleness or quality of construction. What we do know is that the bowling-style bags are available in leather or canvas and come with a canvas- and leather-trimmed mat cover (mat not included) that fastens to the bag with unassuming leather straps.
Sounds great, right? Yes, if you have a thousand bucks sitting around waiting for the mat bag of your dreams—retail prices range from $670 to $1,120. The collection also includes a traditional tubular bag ($410) a leather sling ($160) and a cashmere and wool meditation blanket ($665). Wholesale pricing is also available.
TheShu: New Pilates Footwear
There haven’t been many innovations or options in Pilates footwear since no-skid socks—until now. TheShu—a lightweight slipper with a grippy sole—is a simple, barely-there option for Pilates students who want that barefoot feeling with the protection of a sock.
When I tried a pair in the studio, I was a little wary that they would get between me and my practice, but I actually forgot I was wearing them almost immediately. I tried the “practice” version, which is designed to be durable enough for daily practice. The body is made of Lycra with an elastic hem and a PVC sole (that same sticky material many instructors use to wrap around the push-through bar).
TheShu gave me just enough traction to feel secure when working on the Reformer and Cadillac, and kept my feet clean warm when walking across the studio floor. The soles are breathable, but they did get a little too warm on an especially hot day, so if your feet are prone to get sweaty, you might want to skip them on steamy days.
Padding around the studio in these soft slippers, I couldn’t help but think of the stories I’ve heard about Joseph Pilates’ original studio. He required his students to wear similar-looking slippers when exercising, and as an inventor and product designer in his own right, he would’ve probably appreciated the simple design. Since they’re hand-washable, you can wear them right into the shower at the gym to protect your feet from whatever might lurk on the locker-room floor.
TheShu is made in six styles, ranging from a disposable, single-session version to an eco-friendly slipper made from bamboo and TPE materials. Anabel Garver, designer of TheShu and owner of a Pilates studio in Birmingham, MI, offers women’s and men’s sizes in nine colors and two prints. She also accepts “private label” orders for custom colors and embroidery so studio owners can tailor a style to match their studio’s branding.
TheShu retails for $20-$30; wholesale is also available. For more information, visit anabelfitness.com.