Eme Cole

Eme grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and did competitive gymnastics through college. She earned a BS in Kinesiology from Bowling Green State University and certification through the American College of Sports Medicine, as well as an MS in Exercise Physiology from The University of Illinois, Chicago. In 2002 she was certified in Pilates through The PhysicalMind Institute and opened Pilates PLUS Cross-Training Studio in Chicago, which she sold after 12 years. Eme has authored a series of books titled 'Pilates Expanded' which include the ‘Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair and Barrels Photo Encyclopedia;' the ‘Supplemental Exercises to the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair and Barrels Photo Encyclopedia;' the ‘Matwork and Props Photo Encyclopedia;’ the ‘CoreAlign Photo Encyclopedia;’ ‘Pilates on the Stand Up Paddle Board;’ the ‘Client Log Book;’ the ‘Business Resource from Certification to Successful Career;’ and the ‘Personal Retreat Journal.’ In 2015 Eme moved to Aspen, CO, became certified as an Emergency Medical Technician, and invented/patented a multi-purpose, space-saving ‘Pilates Unfold’ machine that stores and folds down from the wall. In 2024 Eme published her debut adventure fiction novel: ‘The Roaring,’ as well as a coffee table book titled ‘Aspen Saturday Market.’ In 2025, Eme moved to Sagle, Idaho where she continues to write, teach, and consult for Pilates enthusiasts.