Pilates + Football
The Super Bowl isn’t just about the fun party and amazing snack table like my post at the time of last year’s Super Bowl would have you believe (that is, unless you don’t really care about football, in which case simply disregard and enjoy the parties and snack tables). Beyond your celebration, the Super Bowl is a great time to recognize athleticism, sportsmanship and all that goes into becoming a top member of a top team. It’s widely known that cross-training is a major aspect of the training process for top athletes and often times the methods used are much...
Read MoreWinter Wellness: True & False
With the extra 10 minutes of getting ready time to “winter-ize” an outfit and the forecast barely inching north of 40 (if we’re lucky!), I think we can officially call ourselves in the midst of WINTER. To be honest, I don’t necessarily mind the chilly days – there is something eternally charming about snuggling up in your PJs with a fire roaring and a classic rom-com. But how often do we actually have the option to stay inside when things like work and errands are pulling us out the door? What irks me most about the frightfully freezing season are the...
Read MoreReal Solution Resolutions
A few days past last year’s new year, I wrote a blog about setting resolutions. The post was primarily regarding the word itself – “resolution” – and how the hype behind setting new year’s resolutions is essentially setting us up for resolution-achieving failure. This year, I’ve been considering the topic in a different light. I do think the external pressure surrounding resolutions is encouraging for considering how we would like to positively alter our lifestyles in the new year, but it can be anxiety-causing, too. I want resolution-setting to be...
Read More2 Reasons to Gift Pilates
With Christmas less than a week away, it’s time to get serious. As in: seriously, Christmas is less than a week away and that means less than a week to get the gift shopping in check and checked off the to-do list. If you’re reading this, you most likely have experienced the benefits of Pilates and may be considering the gift of this experience to one, or some, of the loved ones in your life. If you’re on the fence, here are 2 solid reasons to give the gift of Pilates. A Pure Reason. You have felt and understand the immeasurable benefits of Pilates and wish to share that...
Read MoreGroup Classes for the Holidays
It’s hard to believe the holiday season has already come back around and the thought of all festivities ahead can provoke just a smidge of anxiety. There’s the preparations involved for hosting guests, figuring recipes for dinner and potlucks, organizing outfits… oh yea, and all the usual day-to-day stuff like working and getting to the studio! It’s important not to let the craze of the additions to our calendars let us stray from focus, however this is way easier said then done. Personally, when the holiday season kicks in, I like to kick up my time in group...
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