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I often talk about how important cross-training is, and I believe the same is true for kids and teens. When just one sport takes up several days a week, or even runs year-round, cross-training becomes more difficult. Some children can only focus on one sport – due to time, money, or their interests. So why […]
Wow. This has been a YEAR. A year that has changed myself and my family forever. A year of both amazing, wonderful moments, and some that I could never have imagined. I have chosen to not call these moments negative or bad, even though they caused pain, heartache, anxiety, and tears. Earlier this year, my […]
If you don’t practice Pilates yet, then you don’t know how important your hair is to a great session. I mean, with regular workouts, you can toss your hair into a ponytail and go. Or wear a ball-cap. Heck, you can even pin your bangs back to get them out of your face. Not with […]
What does the question “What are you training for?” make you think of? Since a personal training, fitness, and Pilates teacher is asking, I would probably answer with a physical goal. But when I asked the question on social media recently, I was pleasantly surprised with the answers I got. Yes, there were the physical […]
The other day, one of my clients mentioned how happy she is that she and her husband are working out as a couple now – and that he is loving it! Next up, she hopes he will give Pilates a try, whether it be in the Pilates Strong Men’s Series, or along with her in […]
Fitness started as a hobby for me, became a job, and is now integrated into my entire lifestyle. Needless to say, my Christmas wish list always has fitness items on it. These are my favourite fitness gifts to give (and receive!). 6 Fitness Gifts for Anyone on Your List 1. The Stick. This tool is […]
When people ask me if they should do mat or apparatus Pilates, my answer is: ideally both! If you are healthy, active, and free of injuries, then both mat and apparatus Pilates are for you. However, before you jump right in to one or the other, you should do a beginner’s course, an assessment, or […]
The hip hinge is a foundational movement in fitness, and one that mimics the everyday activity of bending and lifting. Have you seen those pain-relief commercials? Where someone bends over to pick up a pencil and their back spasms? Learning how to do a hip hinge properly will help you strengthen key muscles and teach […]
Feet don’t seem to get much love in the fitness world. This is a shame, since they literally support all of our upright movements whether we are working out or not. As a whole body exercise, Pilates spends a lot of time focusing on the feet and how their “fitness” affects the other areas of […]
I am naturally curious, and love to understand the ins and outs of things. The same goes for my workouts! I want to know why I am doing what I am doing. Keep reading for eight interesting Pilates facts and history that you just might not know. 1. Pilates was Originally Called Contrology. When Joseph […]
Setting a Silent Example for Children with Fitness I started teaching aerobics and spin classes when I was in my early 20s. I haven’t stopped my fitness journey since then, even through raising my three daughters, who are now sixteen, eighteen, and twenty. In the early years as a mom, it didn’t occur to me […]
Last week I talked about what you need to bring to your first Pilates session. One of the things on that list was comfy, easy-to-move-in exercise clothing. Given my job, I pretty much live in this type of clothing, and I have tried many brands. I definitely have my favourites that I wear to Pilates, […]
New clients often ask me what they need for their first Pilates class, and it is a great question! Some activities come with all sorts of gear and special accessories, but Pilates is very low key in that regard. You probably have everything you need at home. What to Wear to Pilates Class Wearing layers […]
Tight hips? Sore back and neck? I hear these complaints over and over again. The first questions that I ask is “What do you do for work?” Almost inevitably, the answer is a job that involves sitting for most of the day, either at a desk or in a vehicle. Not surprisingly, (to me, at […]
Are You Ready? There is no doubt about it: life’s challenges create change within us when we meet them head-on. I mean, have you ever parented a toddler or met a twelve year old girl? I have always loved a good challenge (though the toddler years were rough), which is probably why I love working […]
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