One of the most common core exercises is the Pilates “Criss Cross”, also known as the “Bicycle Crunch”. This exercise is highly underrated because it is often done incorrectly. Our main goal for performing this exercise is to bring emphasis to the internal and external...Read More

Every Wednesday, I attend the Plymouth Farmers Market located in Plymouth, MN at Parker’s Lake from 2:30-6:30pm. This particular Farmers Market features tons of local vendors with fresh produce, meat, oils, bread, flowers, soaps and so much more! I was even able to score some...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

The Pilates Hundred is a classical Pilates mat exercise. It is a fundamental exercise that I recommend practicing daily to increase your core strength. The Hundred consists of pumping your arms 100 times while your legs are extended, your core is activated, and taking inhale...Read More

Today, I want to share with you my family’s 5 Healthy Costco Must-Haves! Costco is one of my favorite places to shop for healthy foods. They have a lot of the same options that our regular grocery store has, but the items come in bulk...Read More

Happy Birthday, Bobbi Girl! Our “Wild One” is walking, and talking a whole lot (but not making much sense yet). Bobbi is a Dancing Queen and loves dancing to “The ABC’s” and “Itsy Bitsy Spider”. She’s quite the climber, especially over her bernese mountain dog,...Read More