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It just so happens to be Halloween, a day that can be exciting and fun for some, or spooky and scary for others. Maybe even a little bit of both! What it’s like to do Pilates can be very similar, depending on where, why, and how you practice it. If you’ve tried Pilates once and […]

You may have heard that Pilates helps relieve back pain, but have you ever wondered how Pilates works its magic? It’s actually a combination of things that not only heal back pain, but actually helps it stop recurring. But before we can talk about how Pilates helps, we need to understand why the pain is […]

Pilates helps with back pain of many kinds, my own included! I’ve seen people with back pain from a variety of reasons, including car accidents, sports injuries or falls, scoliosis, poor posture, sitting for long periods of time, and imbalances in strength or mobility. There may be some situations where Pilates may not be the […]

Today I want to talk about working out as you age, and by that, I mean working out through all of life’s stages! We get older every single day and go through many changes over the years. There are growth spurts, weight fluctuations, hormonal changes, changes in energy levels, and there are the many phases […]

Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) has been gaining in popularity over the past several years. It looks very relaxing and calm (it is), but on your first time out you may be surprised by which muscles are sore the next day (hello, core!). A great way to improve your stand up paddle boarding is by […]

Did you know that before someone starts Pilates with us, we have them do an Introduction to Pilates Class? Part of this is to get you comfortable with the studio, the instructor, and Pilates itself. That way, when you attend your first group class, you can focus on your workout rather than fussing with the […]

I recently had someone email me saying she isn’t seeing results from her regular workouts anymore, and she wants to start Pilates to lose her stubborn fat. I had to break it to her that Pilates is not for fat loss; rather, what Pilates is for can vary, depending on your goals! It certainly has […]

A beautiful thing is happening in the studio these days. It’s something I’ve been dreaming of for a long time, and I’ve had to change the way I teach Pilates to make it happen. Can you guess what it is? It’s Pilates. Instead of my clients coming to class and going through the motions of […]

Most of my clients come to Pilates because they are suffering from some kind of pain. While some of them are recovering after an accident or surgery, the majority of the pain I see is a result of some kind of imbalance or misalignment in the body. Once you understand your pain and what’s causing […]

It’s well known that Pilates helps you to build a stronger core; I wrote about how Pilates does it in last week’s blog. But do you know why you need a strong core? I’ve got four good reasons for you – and none of them are about getting six-pack abs (you’re welcome!). 1. A Stronger […]

It’s well-known that Pilates strengthens your core. A strong core is essential in everything you do because it stabilizes your whole body from your head to your toes. When you have a strong, stable core you stand taller, are less prone to injuries, and even breathe better (seriously!). Every single exercise in Pilates strengthens and […]

While Pilates is for everybody, everybody faces challenges in Pilates; even the instructors! I was at a Teacher Connect Workshop recently where each teacher shared an exercise or series of exercises they struggle with. Then they did the exercise while the other teachers observed and gave feedback on how they might modify something to make […]

I’ve learned a lot in my almost three decades of working in the fitness industry. Sure, there are the obvious things like technique and the various types of exercise; but the biggest lesson I’ve learned has been about people. I think part of what I’ve learned comes from my own journey and the passing of […]

It can be hard to stick to your fitness routine and keep moving over the holidays. You think we’d be used to the disruption, as it comes every year! It’s also not the only time our “regular” schedules are interrupted, especially if you have school-aged children. There’s spring break, daylight savings time, summer vacation, and […]

Balance is one of those things that seems to get worse with age. It’s also something that we need to keep us stable in the activities we do every day: reaching, leaning, and even walking require balance. If you make an effort to maintain and improve your balance, you’ll be able to keep doing the […]