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Pilates for Tennis and Pickleball: Build Power and Prevent Injury

Pickleball is booming—and tennis never goes out of style. Whether you’re chasing the ball across a baseline or learning to master a dink shot, one thing is clear: these sports demand more from your body than meets the eye. Quick lateral movement, explosive serves, overhead power, and lightning-fast footwork all rely on more than just…

Why More Weight Doesn’t Mean More Results in Pilates

Understanding Control, Articulation & the Mind-Body Connection at Archer Pilates Playa Vista/Westchester/Ladera Heights/Playa Del Ray/Los Angeles. When you think of building strength, your mind might immediately go to heavier weights, bigger lifts, or pushing your body to its limit. But in Pilates classes in Playa Vista and Westchester, more weight doesn’t always mean more results….

Why We Do Footwork: A Foundation for Strength, Alignment & Control

If you’ve taken a class at Archer Pilates, in Westchester or Culver City area you’ve likely noticed we often begin sessions with footwork on the Reformer. While it may seem simple at first glance, footwork is far more than just a warm-up—it’s an essential component of Pilates that builds the foundation for healthy movement, posture,…