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Through my Pilates studies and training, I have had the opportunity to meet and work with many wonderful teachers and mentors. About six years ago I began following one particular Instructor and really gravitated to his approach to Pilates. I did an online workshop he offered. He came across as kind, knowledgeable, and compassionate. His style and mine when it came to designing a class were in sync.
Read MoreConsistency has a lot to do with Pilates, just as it does with practically anything else. If you want your body to learn something new then you have to be consistent with it. The muscles you work during Pilates need to be trained in order to become more flexible and balanced. After taking your first class, you should immediately sign up for your next one!
Read MoreLet’s face it - a lot of things we were looking forward to have been canceled. Trips, concerts, Keeneland (attending), large holiday parties, and so on - canceled. As much as we can all know and appreciate the reasons why it doesn’t make it any easier!
Read MoreI recently met up with Shine Pilates Studio owner, Lucie Bécus to ask her some questions on Pilates. She began discussing with me what Pilates is and what makes her Pilates studio so unique compared to other studios. Some of the questions I asked could be useful to you and maybe something you never even knew! So, let’s see what Lucie had to say.
Read MoreI love a goal! I love crossing goals off my to-do list. What I don’t love? When I don’t meet my goal on the timeline I expect! It happens and more often than not. It doesn’t mean I’ve failed or I should give up, though. It just means it’s going to take a little longer.
Read MorePilates was a first for me, but there is a first for everything right? I learned so much about my body and the different muscles we don’t even know we have. It’s nerve-racking at first, but once you start to get the hang of what you are doing you begin to really enjoy it!
Read MoreThe goal of working out is often to make muscles and to get stronger. It can also be to tone those muscles. For some it’s about looking better. For others it’s about feeling better. Regardless, what the pursuit - engaging muscles is at the core of working out.
Read MoreI love chips and guacamole! I love salsa, too. I’m not one to discriminate when it comes to tortilla chips. The hard thing is my body does not like corn. I have a high sensitivity to corn. Gluten is also out for me … so flour chips don’t work either. Ugh.
Read MoreI’m a planner. I love knowing when, where, how much, how long, etc. I take comfort in knowing I am following the plan, meeting my goal, or maybe even exceeding it. My plan holds me accountable. My plan keeps me motivated, and my plan keeps stress to a minimum.
Read MoreDid you start off quarantine with some pretty hefty goals? Was this ‘opportunity’ going to make you your healthiest? I know set some pretty high goals for myself and discounted the effects a pandemic might have on my mood, motivation, and emotions.
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