Function Pilates

Function Pilates Function Pilates is the ultimate spa-like environment facilitated in an intimate setting for all ages All levels and ages of experience are welcomed.

At Function Pilates, we believe in strengthening both body and mind. We’re a holistic studio offering customized programs and postural therapy programs to help you achieve your goals. Small group classes allow for personalized attention, healing and personal growth. Our top-notch equipment provides safety and proper alignment, and our calming atmosphere brings relaxation and clarity. Function Pila

tes, located in Tempe, Arizona, is also a host studio for Pilates Teacher Training. For more information on how to become a certified Pilates instructor, please contact the studio for details.

06/16/2026

And that’s the way we like it 🧘🏼‍♀️

06/16/2026

Ready to level up your Reformer practice? 🔥

This 30-minute intermediate Pilates Reformer workout is designed to build strength, challenge your stability, and create that long, lean feeling from head to toe. Expect a full-body flow that targets your core, arms, legs, glutes, posture, and overall body awareness through precise, controlled movement.

With mindful breathing, intentional transitions, and just the right amount of burn, this session will leave you feeling stronger, more connected, and energized.

✨ Perfect for anyone who has mastered the basics and is ready for the next challenge.

Save this workout for your next Reformer session and let us know how it goes!

👇 Comment below:
• What Pilates topics do you want to learn more about?
• What questions do you have about your body, posture, movement, or Pilates in general?
• What videos would you like to see next?

06/15/2026

We hosted our very first Pilates retreat in Greece🇬🇷

A week of movement, connection, laughter, incredible conversations, beautiful food, breathtaking views, and the kind of moments that remind you to slow down and be fully present.

Watching a group of women arrive as strangers and leave with friendships, confidence, memories, and a renewed connection to themselves was something truly special.

There was Pilates sessions overlooking the sea, long dinners under the stars, swims, sunsets, and countless moments that we’ll carry with me for a very long time.

Our hearts are so full, and if we’re honest, we’re already wishing we could do it all over again!

The good news.. This is only the beginning.

Greece, you’ll always have a special place in our heart. 💙

And as for the next retreat... let’s just say we;re already looking into another beautiful European destination for 2027.

Watch this space👀✨

06/09/2026

👇 We’d love to hear from you! What would you like to learn more about? Are you curious about posture, muscle imbalances, pain, flexibility, core strength, Pilates technique, or how your body moves? Leave a comment below and let us know what topics you’d like us to cover in future videos.

06/03/2026

“Why do I keep cramping in Pilates?” 😩

One of the biggest misconceptions about cramping is that it always means you’re dehydrated.

In Pilates, that’s often not the case!

More commonly, cramping is a sign that a muscle is working harder than it’s conditioned to.

Take hamstring cramps during bridging, for example. Most people assume they’re a hamstring issue.

In reality, they often indicate that the glutes aren’t contributing enough to the movement, forcing the hamstrings to take on more load than they were designed for.

The same thing happens with foot cramps during footwork.

Many of us spend our days in supportive shoes, disconnected from the small intrinsic muscles of the feet.

When Pilates suddenly asks those muscles to stabilise and control movement, they fatigue quickly and can cramp.

Cramping isn’t always a sign that something is wrong. It’s often valuable information.

It tells us:
✨ where we’re compensating
✨ which muscles are overworking
✨ which muscles may not be contributing effectively
✨ where strength, control, or endurance needs to be developed

As instructors, our goal isn’t to simply push through the cramp.

And as clients, your job isn’t to push through the cramp. It’s to listen to the information your body is giving you.

It’s to understand why it’s happening.

Sometimes that means adjusting the setup.
Sometimes it means reducing the range of motion.
Sometimes it means improving recruitment patterns before adding load.

And often, a cramp is your body giving you a clue about where that system could be working more efficiently 🤍

06/02/2026

Pilates has become synonymous with:

🔥 faster
🔥 sweatier
🔥 harder
🔥 more intense

And while there’s nothing wrong with enjoying an elevated heart rate, that’s not what Pilates was designed to be.

Joseph Pilates wasn’t trying to create a workout that left you collapsed on the floor questioning your life choices.

He was creating a system.

A method built on:
✨ control
✨ concentration
✨ precision
✨ breath
✨ flow

The magic of Pilates has never been in how many calories you burn as quickly as possible.

It’s in how well you move.
How well you breathe.
How connected you become to your body.

We have studios in📌
Chandler | Gilbert | Tempe

Come on in and try a class 🦋

06/01/2026

“My lower back always hurts on the Reformer...”

Let’s talk about it.

Because contrary to popular belief, your lower back is not supposed to be doing all the work.

In fact, if your lower back is screaming loud during class, it’s usually trying to tell you something .

A few common reasons:

✨ You’re gripping with your hip flexors instead of connecting to your core
✨ You’re trying to get your legs higher, longer, lower, or straighter than your body is ready for
✨ You’re arching through your lower back to “fake” the movement
✨ You’re holding tension everywhere except where you actually need it

The good news is most of the time, the answer isn’t to push harder.

It’s to do LESS.

Bend the knees a little.
Lower the legs a little higher.
Reduce the range.
Focus on your breath.
Reconnect to your core.

Pilates is finding the version that works for YOUR body.

And remember...

There’s a big difference between:

🔥 “Wow, my abs are working.”

And:

🚨 “My lower back hates me I will not be able to get out of bed tomorrow.”

Learn the difference and your Pilates practice will change forever 🦋

05/30/2026

Want to become a more confident Pilates instructor? 👀

One of the most important skills you can develop in teacher training is learning how to properly assess posture and identify movement imbalances before programming exercises.

In this Pilates Teacher Training tutorial now on YouTube, we break down the full posture assessment process — including what to look for, common deviations, how to document findings, and how to apply safe, effective cueing based on what you see.

Inside this video:
• Full posture assessment breakdown
• Common imbalances + postural deviations
• What to observe in the pelvis, spine, shoulders, head position + more
• How to track posture improvements
• Cueing + correction tips for Pilates instructors

Perfect for Pilates teacher training students, new instructors, or teachers looking to refine their eye and deepen their understanding of movement.

05/29/2026

Me, you, Pilates + brunch?

It’s a date 🦋

05/28/2026

Ready to expose your imbalances and challenge your control? 🔥

This Intermediate Unilateral Reformer workout is designed to strengthen each side of the body individually to improve stability, balance, posture, and overall body awareness.

This full-body flowing session focuses on slow, controlled unilateral movement to help correct muscle imbalances, build deep core strength, and create long, lean strength from head to toe.

Workout Includes:
🔥 60-minute full-body Reformer workout
🔥 Unilateral-focused exercises
🔥 Slow-tempo, controlled movement
🔥 Core, balance + stability work
🔥 Flowing intermediate sequencing

Perfect for intermediate Pilates lovers looking to move with more strength, symmetry, and control.

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1840 E. Warner Road Suite 104
Tempe, AZ
85284

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Monday 6am - 8pm
Tuesday 6am - 8pm
Wednesday 6am - 8pm
Thursday 6am - 8pm
Friday 6am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 3pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm

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