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I can’t help but notice how hard so many of us are on ourselves, particularly when it comes to our Pilates. I’ve taught all types of fitness classes and personal training sessions, and I find that those who practice Pilates seem to be the most critical of their technique and form. Are you a Pilates […]

Do your feet hurt? With all they do for us, it’s no wonder. And for some reason, we tend to ignore the pain as long as possible before we do anything about it – myself included! Not too long ago, I had such bad foot pain that I could barely walk. So, I turned to […]

At the risk of dating myself, do you remember when we didn’t talk about the core, and everything was about ABS? Those were the days of hundreds of crunches. I remember a friend telling me that she’d done so many crunches a day that she had to see the doctor for the pain. She’d actually […]

I’ve been talking a lot lately about how exercise is meant for everyone and every body, because I want to create a space where you can finally drop the excuses and get moving. Your body craves movement, you feel better when you move, and you know you should exercise; so why is it so hard […]

I’ve been surrounded by fitness my entire adult life, and it still really bothers me how exercise and fitness is portrayed in the media. I will say that things are sloooowly shifting, but it’s going to take a long time to undo the idea that to exercise, you need to already be fit. Or worse, […]

I’ve been thinking about my fitness journey lately; it’s taken many forms over the years and I’ve learned a lot along the way. One thing I’ve noticed though, is how the simplest tweaks to my routine have had the most impact. Take a quick walk with me through my years of fitness, and see just […]

It’s possible to find inspiration to set and achieve our goals from many different places. But when the going gets tough, finding someone to look up to can be a great motivator. Today, I want to share a client’s inspiring Pilates story, because he just accomplished something big. In fact, he is letting me share […]

You already know the health and physical reasons to strength train. I’ve told you time and again that you’ll have better posture, balance, stronger muscles, reduced fat mass, stronger bones, and better joints. But have you thought about the positive effects it will have in the rest of your life? Every day you come across […]

I’m going to use running as an example today, but you could interchange it with almost any sport that you can’t live without. I want you to seriously think about it; what if you couldn’t run (or play golf, do spin class, or dance) anymore? Running is a hobby for your health, but if you […]

I’ve been reading regularly again. One might even say it’s become a new habit! The book I’m reading right now happens to be Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything, by J.P. Fogg, PhD. I’m only a few chapters in, but I’m excited to keep reading. He shows that with a few tweaks to […]

As a runner myself, I know that when someone loves running, they RUN. And run. And run. All you need to do is lace up your sneakers and you have an amazing way to relieve stress, decompress, re-energize, or kickstart your day. It makes you feel good and helps you to handle stress, your job, […]

I’ve always felt like September is the true start of the year, because that’s when school starts. After 12+ years of my own education and the years of my daughters in school (16 years and counting), September is a time of new beginnings. If you want to get back into a fitness routine, this is […]

If you are a runner, there has definitely been some point when you’ve asked yourself, “how much running is too much?” I was reading a post in a Facebook group called Girls Who Run recently, where the person had just finished her first half marathon. She was still riding the high of her accomplishment, and […]

I find that when people avoid doing squats, it’s often because their back or knees hurt. The pain could be for a number of reasons, but if you aren’t hurting from an injury, it likely stems from weakness or poor mobility in the body. Your body is trying to tell you that it wants to […]

Have you ever been told that you should start weight training, or that you need to get stronger to prevent injuries? Or you might just be curious about how to use the weights at the gym. It can be intimidating to try something new, especially when there is equipment involved, but it doesn’t have to […]