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What is it going to take for you to make time for yourself? For me, it took several stressful and grief-filled events to remind me how important self-care is. In my last blog post, I shared a list of the ways I am taking care of myself again. These things – relaxing, sleeping, eating healthier, […]
Life is nothing if not surprising. We can be cruising along happily immersed in our routines, and then out of nowhere – BAM! Life takes a dramatic twist. A dream-job might suddenly pop up, or a loved one might get very sick. Life’s curveballs knock us off-balance and demand our immediate attention, often causing great […]
Over the years, I have heard people say time and again that they can’t do Pilates because they aren’t flexible enough. They have seen the Instagram posts of graceful athletes performing Pilates – and can’t imagine being able to do the poses themselves. The truth? You can still take part in (and benefit from) Pilates, […]
Whether you are ready or not, September is right around the corner. With it comes regular routines, pumpkin-spice everything (love it or hate it), back-to-school, and homework. Like kids practicing their spelling words, doing ten minutes a day of Pilates homework can make all the difference when you get back to class. I recently blogged […]
This past week, my family took a trip to Whistler, BC. In all of the craziness, we managed to catch the final races of Crankworx, which is a huge mountain-biking competition. We watched woman after woman knock their races out of the park – and they made it look SO EASY. With the live commentary […]
If I see you in class, I don’t care if you are slow, fast, in shape, out of shape, thick or thin. If you are in class, I am rooting for you. I read the above on Instagram the other day, and it stood out for me, because it is truly how I feel! When […]
Do you keep thinking about working out, but just… aren’t? Are you waiting for Monday, or next week, or the 1st of the month? Or for life to “slow down”? Then the next thing you know it is next month, or even next year! In my twenty-five years of working in the industry, there is […]
Most of my time is spent talking (and teaching) Pilates, but did you know that I have been volunteering as a run-leader for many years? Runners can be really hard on themselves for missing one run… and I like to challenge them mix things up. I know first-hand that cross-training improves performance for runners, cyclists, […]
Seasoned runners know it, and new runners NEED to know it: All of your lower-body movements require foot and ankle mobility. When you walk, squat, do stairs, or RUN, you need mobility in your misunderstood feet and ankles. Tension in the feet and ankles can contribute to other pain and injury higher up in the […]
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 […]
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