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Have you ever thought of running a marathon? It takes a lot of training to run a successful marathon because it’s a long freaking distance! 42.2km (26.2 miles) is about the distance from my home to the edge of Vancouver, which can take almost an hour to drive. And despite telling everyone I’d never run […]
I’ve taught Pilates to hundreds of people across all ages and fitness levels. Often, they come to me because Pilates has been recommended to them by their doctor or specialists. Sometimes it’s because they are suffering from chronic pain that would benefit from improved strength, mobility, or flexibility. Other times, they come to Pilates for […]
Since I’m a runner myself, when I work with other runners I can predict exactly which exercises will make them say “this feels so good”, “this hurts so much”, or “this hurts so good”! The Pilates exercises runners love most pay attention to the tight spots in the lower body that are so common in […]
When people are first introduced to Pilates, it’s rarely the complete Pilates method of mat and apparatus work. Rather, they find one type of Pilates (mat or apparatus) and eventually discover the other form. Here’s a secret, though: they are actually meant to complement each other, and not be done in isolation. Why Pilates Equipment […]
I love to run. That’s why when I was sidelined from a running-related injury, I was devastated! The injury was made worse because I hadn’t followed my own advice that runners should do Pilates. I let my practice slip, and I almost had to quit running. If you’re a runner, you get it. Running is […]
I’ve been getting inquiries about Pilates from my daughters’ friends, and it turns out that Pilates is trending on TikTok. Who knew? Not me, apparently. Thanks to the app, it seems people really want to try the Pilates reformer apparatus. Have you tried it yet? Depending on where you live, it might be difficult to […]
When it comes to your hobbies and interests, have you ever taken the time to figure out what it is, exactly, that you love so much about them? I’ve been thinking a lot about why I love Pilates and fitness, and the answer didn’t surprise me. It does, however, explain why I fell hard for […]
I think there might be some people out there who love putting themselves in new situations. That person is not me. I still get nervous to start something new, even when it’s fitness-related. Yes, the Pilates teacher gets nervous before going to a new class. If you feel the same way, you are far from […]
Some people have discovered how to make fitness a daily habit. Have you? Or do you struggle to fit in regular movement and exercise? The truth is that anyone can (and should) work towards moving their body daily. Here’s why, and how to make it happen for you. A Hard Truth About Habits Habits are […]
There is no right or wrong way to become a Pilates teacher; as in life, we all have our own journeys. Some, like me, already taught fitness and added Pilates to what they already knew. I know others who decided to become a Pilates teacher after practicing it devoutly for years. Others still work in […]
When I was talking with some clients about why they started coming to the studio, many of them said that they started doing Pilates for pain; either to prevent it or relieve it. I find it interesting that the common motivation for starting Pilates is so different from that of other types of fitness because […]
Pilates makes you feel good. I hear it all the time from clients when they say things like “I feel so great after class. I wish I could do Pilates every day.” I wish you could, too! (You can, by the way.) The more I kept hearing people say this, the more I realized something […]
The beginning of September is an exciting time of year with the start of school, sports, and extracurriculars. After the summer of vacations and adventures, routines are suddenly appealing once again. Despite high expectations of starting new things as the calendar turns to September, I find that it takes a few weeks until the daily […]
Have you ever thought about how the people you surround yourself with influence your lifestyle and decisions? Being part of my Pilates business group has had a huge impact on growing my business, and it inspires me to be around so many successful, creative, empowering women. When it comes to fitness, I also surround myself […]
I’m not going to make you guess whether you should do strength training or Pilates, because I know that the answer is both*. If you’re a reasonably healthy, fit person who wants to build strength and stay strong, the best thing you can do is resistance training – something both Pilates and strength training are. […]
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