We’ve all heard our personal trainer, fitness friend, yoga or Pilates teacher say, “Just make sure you listen to your body in today’s workout!”… Heck! This is a phrase I say in almost every Pilates studio session or online Pilates class I teach. But what...Read More

Family, friends, parties, great food, festive drinks, decking the halls, cookie baking (and testing), shopping for the perfect gifts, staying up late watching the Hallmark Channel … the list goes on! The Holidays are one of the most wonderful times of the year, but they...Read More

What are our core muscles? When we think of the core muscles, we immediately think of the abdominals. However, our core is made up of so much more than that! Our core includes the muscles of the abdominals, low back, pelvic, and glutes. Today, I...Read More

“How do I target my lower abs?” is one of the top questions I am asked while teaching Pilates ab work. The lower abs is a common area of the body where fat is stored. It is a tough area to isolate and engage, especially...Read More

Pilates is a system of low-impact exercises designed to move your body from the core out – improving upon strength, endurance, stability and flexibility. This system of movement was devised by Joseph Pilates, in which his original work became known as “Contrology.” Pilates originated with...Read More