Too much, Too little!

I recently had some of my college girlfriends visit for the weekend. We had a wonderful time catching up, eating out, throwing axes, eating out, going to a cookout, walking the arboretum and … eating out! Are you seeing a theme for the weekend?? Let’s face it social time is often wrapped around eating. One of my girlfriends said after I ate a piece of Kentucky Chocolate, “If Lucie eats it then it must be okay!” While I am flattered she feels that way about my choices, I thought it might be time for some real talk!

PIlates MusingsLucie BecusMay 29, 2019Shine Pilates Studionutrition, pilates reformer class, chevy chase pilates studio, lexington fitness, lexington pilates, lexington reformer class, reform, shine pilates studio, Shine pilates

Vacation To Do List

Everyone deserves and needs a vacation and Summer time is a great time to get away. Vacations allow us to unplug, disconnect, and refresh. Checking out of your daily routine from time to time also allows us to check back in with more vigor and enthusiasm. Simply put vacations are good for our emotional and mental health.

PIlates MusingsLucie BecusMay 21, 2019Shine Pilates Studiovacation pilates, shine pilates studio, Shine pilates, chevy chase pilates studio, lexington fitness, lexington pilates, lexington reformer class, pilates lexington, pilates studio lexington

Finding Motivation

I enjoy working out. I love Pilates. I love running. But some days I just don't feel like it! Not every day do I bounce out of bed and feel like moving. Most days I do but occasionally I'm tired, burned out, stressed or just plain lacking motivation. Here are my go to motivators for those days:

Pilates Reformer, PIlates MusingsLucie BecusMay 14, 2019Shine Pilates StudioShine pilates, motivation, chevy chase pilates studio, lexington fitness, lexington pilates, reformer, pilates lexington, runner, runner's pilates, lexington runner

A Month of Self Care!

Self Care seems to be all the buzz! I’m glad we are making the effort to take care of ourselves. But I also feel it’s something we should be doing anyway! Regardless - I am glad to see more women and men making an effort to prioritize their health and well-being.

Lucie BecusMay 1, 2019Shine Pilates Studioself care, shine pilates studio, Shine pilates, lexington pilates, chevy chase pilates studio, pilates reformer class

Let's talk about SORE

People repeat it, believe it and live it. But … as a former advertising and marketing person I’m hear to tell you just because it’s catchy and repeated …doesn’t make it true! Anybody remember how eggs were bad for us for a while … all due to marketing? And Snackswells was a health food … all due to marketing. (Side note- I don’t even want to think about how many Snackswells pudding cups I consumed in the 90’s thinking I was eating healthy!!!)

sports, Pilates ReformerLucie BecusApril 23, 2019Shine Pilates Studioweight training, PMA Certified Pilates Instructor, shine pilates studio, Shine pilates, no pain no gain, lexington pilates, lexington reformer class, chevy chase pilates studio

All Bodies Welcome Here!

Every time I encounter a new student, I begin by asking about their body. Do they have aches, pains, a past injury, a chronic condition, pregnancy, post-partum or so on. All of these things matter for me to be able to teach the best possible session for them. Pilates is individual. It should be personalized for the body at hand.

Pilates ReformerLucie BecusApril 17, 2019Shine PilatesShine pilates, lexington fitness, lexington pilates, shine pilates studio, chevy chase pilates studio, pilates lexington, share the lex, abdominal surgery, tight hips, pilates as therapy

Use it or Lose it!

I like to think of myself as still young and active despite the age that appears on my birthday cards each year. I think of age as more of a mindset. We all know people our age who seem so much older than us! We also know folks who seem to never age. (That’s the group I want to join!)

I do believe in many ways you are only as old as you feel. Joseph Pilates said, “If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.”

Pilates ReformerLucie BecusApril 9, 2019Shine Pilates StudioShine pilates, shine pilates studio, lexington fitness, lexington reformer class, lexington pilates, pilates lexington, chevy chase pilates studio, pilates practice

Exclusively at Shine Pilates …

We are so excited to be the exclusive provider in Lexington of the latest advancement in movement… The non-movement movement. Science coupled with ancient practices of meditation and visualization have come together to deliver results like you’ve never seen before. The non-movement movement is offered at Shine Pilates this April 1.

PIlates MusingsLucie BecusApril 1, 2019Shine Pilates StudioApril Fools Day, Non Movement, Shine pilates, shine pilates studio

I'm a Badass?

I was hanging out with a friend the other day and the conversation of the studio, my goals, and such came up. My friend said to me “You are a Badass!” I was a little taken aback because that’s not how I’ve ever described myself! I was also very grateful for the compliment and at the same time not sure I was worthy of it.

PIlates MusingsLucie BecusMarch 26, 2019Shine Pilatesbadass, Shine pilates, shine pilates studio, lexington fitness, chevy chase pilates studio, chevy chase, lexington pilates, reformer studio

Extra Credit vs. Workouts

I am a big believer in the little things adding up! Finding time to do a plank in the morning or walking for 1o minutes here and there all count. Extra is always a good thing in these cases.

Sometimes, however, I think folks let their extra credit replace their workout! It’s easy to do. You have a busy day. You rationalize you did some planks in the morning. You’ll do better tomorrow… or will you? Soon enough you are having more days of just a few minutes of exercise and fewer days of quality workouts! Sound familiar??

PIlates MusingsLucie BecusMarch 19, 2019Shine Pilates Studiopilates lexington, PMA Certified Pilates Instructor, lexington fitness, lexington reformer class, chevy chase pilates studio, lexington pilates, shine pilates studio, Shine pilates, reformer, reformer studio

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