I have seen so many posts on social media lately showing people falling off Pilates equipment or getting hurt in Pilates classes. Truly I am shocked. Please don’t for a second think this is normal or acceptable in a Pilates class. I'm addressing this today because it seems to be expected at this point and it should not be at all.

Let’s start with why someone may fall off the equipment or become injured in a Pilates session.

Why Didn't I Franchise?

I had an interesting chat today with a good friend of mine who I've know for years and she was a Pilates student of mine in Tennessee. She asked me if I had ever considered going the franchise route when I opened my studios. I gave her probably a longer answer than she expected! I figured some of you may be interested in my answer as well.

New to Pilates - Trust the Process!

The other day I had a new client try Pilates for the first time. He came from a gym background and I can relate to that. When I started my Pilates practice, I had been lifting weights and doing lots of cardio. I had the mindset that faster, heavier, and more reps equaled better! Pilates is a different mindset and it takes some trust in the beginning to change your approach AND to get results.

More than Fitness

This week I received a message from a former student of mine in Nashville letting me know she was training to be a Pilates Teacher! I was thrilled to hear this and honored that I had been her first experience with Pilates. To date I believe about a dozen of my former students are now Pilates Teachers! That really warms my Pilates heart.

Unpopular Opinion

It’s a new year and with that comes the discussion of New Year’s Resolutions. ately I have noticed it is popular for those in the health and fitness realm to talk about why they don’t support the idea of resolutions. I see many posts and blogs along the lines of “Why I’ll never do New Years Resolutions and why you shouldn’t either!” That’s a pretty a definitive statement isn’t it!

Well, I am over here with the unpopular opinion that I actually like New Years Resolutions!

Enjoy the Process

I have found when I am traveling by car to a destination like a vacation or getaway it is fun and exciting. I have anticipation. If it’s a new destination there are often so many new sights to take in as well. I usually also have a podcast or two I’ve been looking forward to listening to on my drive.

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What Pilates has given me!

It’s Thanksgiving weekend and I’ve had some time to take a deep breath or two and relax. I always find Thanksgiving to be a time of contemplation. It’s a time to take stake of what is good and appreciate the opportunities, people, and accomplishments in my life.

This Thanksgiving has me thinking about what Pilates has done for me.

Inflation

The other day I went to a concert and bought a bottle of Dasani Water. It was $8.75! I remember when it seemed ridiculous to pay $4 for the same water. It’s no secret that prices have gone up in a lot of places due to inflation. There are some items we just need - like water when you are thirsty. We have to bite the bullet and pay the higher price in these instances.

Give the Compliment

I have the unique perspective while I am teaching Pilates to see folks walking by outside entering and exciting the building. I see a parade of different bodies and different levels of fitness. I’ve noticed one of the gals who works in a office a few doors down often walks by getting her steps in. We say hi to each other when we meet in the bathroom or on the sidewalk. Yesterday as she walked by I noticed through the window she seemed to have really slimmed down.

Now and Later

It’s awfully hot in Arizona this time of year. It doesn't cool off much at night either and that has made it more challenging for me to run outdoors. I could get up even earlier but it still often already in the 90’s.

it would be very easy to say I’m taking the Summer off and I’ll resume later when it’s cooler.

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