Ariel Hernandez is the owner and director of Fusion Fitness Pilates and Personal Training in Lake Mary, FL. With experience in dance and gymnastics and more than 10 years tenure as a Master Pilates Teacher, Hernandez has expanded his training methods to include rehabilitation and fitness trends. His certifications include step, stick, yoga, spinning, powerflex, power pump, jump rope, box board, kickboxing, funk, hip hop, strip aerobics, body sculpting and interval training. Hernandez has been a Master Teacher for PHI Pilates for more than seven years.

“How did I discover Pilates?” My clients often ask me this question.

I took my first Pilates class on a dare when I was 17. I had a friend who was in the Miami ballet company, and he was in great shape. He dared me and I said, “Okay, I’ll try it.” …

In my mind, body awareness goes right along with coordination.

For some people, body awareness is challenging; for others it’s second nature. I truly believe that the better your body awareness and coordination are, the better your “everything” is…

Learn what to look out for in posture and anatomy when you train your clients!

Ariel Hernandez explains the virtues of keeping your staff well-trained to improve your business.

Here are some thoughts on why men may find Pilates intimidating, plus some exercises that benefit both sexes equally.