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I had been teaching fitness classes for about 10 years when this “new trend” called Pilates started popping up all over the place. Gyms and Recreation Centres started adding Pilates classes to their schedules. The manager of the gym I worked at, left to open up a Pilates studio. And I was curious about what […]
I think about this all of the time. Does it really have to be hard to stay fit? Unfortunately, it seems to be very common for people to think this way. I have worked with the fitness industry since the early 1990s and hear the same reasons why getting fit and stay fit is so […]
Do men do Pilates? Yes, yes, yes! In fact, one-third of my clientele is male. Did they all come to Pilates feeling excited and confident in their abilities to bend, flex, twist and balance? Absolutely not! Most of them came with the encouragement of their spouses or a medical professional. Almost all of them had […]
TODAY Today I received a notification on my b.PILATES & FITNESS Facebook page from my first “business” mentor, Barb Dales. HOW I FIRST MET BARB I remember this lady in long leggings and a turtleneck (in the days of thong body suits) attending a Hi-Lo aerobics class in front of me at my gym. She […]
It’s amazing how Pilates proves to be life-changing. How often do you complain about your back feeling tight and sore? Mike lived with a sore back for years. Now, if you ask his wife and daughters, they will tell you that he doesn’t complain anymore. His wife, Francine, had been attending Pilates classes with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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