Explore Pilates Insights for an Active, Balanced Life

It seems like vacation puts a real dent in our fitness momentum. Whether it is summer relaxation, all-inclusive, or travelling for work, my body seems to KNOW something is off, and starts to punish me pretty quickly. That is why I fall back on these five Pilates exercises you can do anywhere. For me, I […]

I LOVE Summer – the season that we seem to wait for more than any other! The weather is welcoming, the days are longer, and everyone just seems happier. Plus, summer means vacations, weekend getaways, and day-trips.  To encourage you to take Pilates with you on your summer travels, I am happy to announce the […]

Why don’t we ever talk about the benefits of Pilates beyond the fitness aspect? It’s easy to list the plentiful physical benefits of Pilates: Build overall strength Decrease back pain Increase flexibility and mobility But what else can it do for us? The Non-Physical Benefits of Pilates Pilates Creates Community While I was at Momentum […]

Summer has become the season of procrastination. As children, we spent the summer running through the sprinklers, playing in lakes, and tearing up the neighbourhood from sunrise to sunset. As adults, we seem to cling to that feeling of no-responsibility (“l’ll start in September,” we say). But instead, we just laze about! Well guess what? […]

Are you following b.PILATES & FITNESS on Instagram? If not, pop on over, because each week I share free exercise videos, tips, and tutorials to help you get stronger when you aren’t in class. Last week, it was all about strengthening your glutes. The Amazing Gluteus Maximus Some Instagram feeds are full of booty pictures, […]

Finding balance in our busy schedules can be tough. Work. Family. Fitness. Diet. And, when you look at social media (even mine), it can seem like everyone else has it all figured out, and is happily living a seamless life. If you know me well, you know that I am a big advocate of moving […]

The word “Pilates” has somehow become synonymous with core strength. In fact, a LOT of my regular clients come to me initially because their doctor (or chiropractor, massage therapist, or physiotherapist…) told them that they need to work on their core strength. This recommendation in itself usually comes on the heels of recurring back pain. […]