Explore Pilates Insights for an Active, Balanced Life

    It’s nearing the end of November, leading into very exciting and busy times. The Winter holiday preparations have begun, our stores are decked with Christmas decorations, and craft sales and Christmas parties are happening. All of this can feel so overwhelming that fitting in time for yourself can seem near impossible. BUT…as the […]

  I’d like to introduce you to one of my Pilates teachers. Veronica McClurg is a passionate teacher who truly strives to help each and every one of her clients to feel and move better. She is a teacher of teachers, a mentor to many, and always a student herself. She has studied and certified […]

When you first start practicing Pilates everything is new. Getting familiar with the exercises and general set of the equipment is a big part of the progress you will make. Then progress will slow down some and be less evident. You will definitely have exercises that challenge you more than you might like. You could […]

It is no secret that we do Pilates in Canada, but our Pilates community is quite small. Most Pilates teachers work alone or in a small studio with only a handful of instructors. It can be lonely but I don’t think that it needs to be. We are just a few Pilates Teachers who can […]

  Nicole is a busy woman, who balances being a wife, mom of 3 and working two jobs.   Of course, I love that her favourite exercise activities are running and Pilates, a wonderful combo if I do say so myself!  I’m always impressed with how dedicated Nicole is to fitting in her workouts each week and […]

Runners run because they love something about it.  It may be the time alone to think or free your mind; the people you run with; the sweat; the competition; the weight you lose.  We also, as runners, know the things about running that we do not love.  Those aches and pains that can sideline us […]

I recently wrote a BLOG about Stacey’s Pilates Story and had asked her to tell me her favourite Pilates exercise. As I thought about answering that question for myself, I realized that I have a hard time deciding on one exercise. When I first started Pilates I attended mat classes at the gym I worked […]

  I do Pilates and I’m happy to be here to tell you about some other amazing people who are too. I’m so excited that Stacey was willing to share her Pilates story all of you. Stacey and her husband Derek started their journey together early this year. Stacey coming 2 and sometimes 3 times […]

  I was thinking about how far I have come with Pilates and where I got started. We all have to start somewhere. What sparked this thought? I wrote a blog called, “5 Great Pilates Exercises for Runners” and it was suggested that I should just simply be teaching the Pilates method to runners and […]

Many of us choose running as our main form of exercise.  Why?  Because we get results.  We feel our heart rate increase, our breathing is more rapid, we feel challenged but we notice how all of this feels better the more we run.  Our bodies start to change from running,  including increased strength and reduced body fat.  […]

  I’m back from Momentum Fest 2018, slightly fatigued, but full of energy and motivation.   Everyone I have seen since arriving home has asked, “So, how was Momentum Fest?” The first word that comes to mind every time is, “FUN!” Fun is a simple description of how all the elements of Momentum Fest felt […]

Runners run because they love the sport. It’s great cardio. It gets you outside into the fresh air. You make running goals and take on challenges. You can do it alone and even better, in a group. It’s easy to take your running with you on vacation. It can be relaxing. It can be hard. […]

I’m proud to be an ambassador for the first ever Momentum Fest. I’m so excited to be getting away to Denver to celebrate movement and Pilates. Do you love movement? Vacations? Relaxation? Pilates?  Shopping? You’ll love Momentum Fest! Book you tickets today https://www.momentumfest.com Momentum Fest is a three day Pilates inspired event for anyone who […]

Why do I love Pilates so much? I love many forms of exercise – pilates, distance running, strength training, sweaty spin classes and more. Pilates is the one movement discipline that ties them all together for me. It is my number one favourite of all of the activities that I participate in. What is it […]

Do you ever wonder who actually does Pilates? It’s no secret that I do Pilates and due to being a Pilates teacher, I know lots of Pilates Practitioners. Outside of my Pilates world, it is very rare that I ever hear someone say that they do Pilates for exercise. I do hear of people who […]