Last week I deadlifted 155lbs. For some people that’s a warm up, but for me it was significant, because there was a time when I was so wrecked I couldn’t step off a curb without
“I’m not taking care of myself right now.” We’ve all had that (uncomfortable) thought, but when you’re in it, it’s hard to break out of, because work…kids…pets…bills…there’s always something begging for your attention. I get it. After
Let me start that you’ll never hear me tell anyone to stop doing their favorite workout, because dude that time for yourself is sacred. However, if your workout leaves you unable to get out of a
If you feel like you have forever tight IT bands or permanently sticky hips, this post is for you. And even if you don’t read past this sentence, I’d love for you to know that
As a Pilates teacher, I’ve noticed that people are drawn to core work for one of two reasons: They want flat abs They have back pain and they heard strengthening their core will help These
At the beginning of the year, I decided my fitness goal would be to do a pull up. Yesterday, I got my chin over the bar unassisted. The last time I did that I was
There’s a lot of problems with the fitness industry, but “out of shape” fitness professionals aren’t one of them. This thought has echoed in my mind for years, but I’ve struggled to find the words to
Love them or hate them, squats are unavoidable. They’re a staple in every workout (uhhh…hello, glutes!) and even if you’re allergic to the gym, you probably still do them every day, because how else do
What makes a Pilates body? As Pilates instructors, we often feel pressured to have an ideal body, as proof that we do the work. But if you’ve spent more than a nanosecond teaching Pilates (or
This past April a post went viral on Medium asking “Why are so many Pilates teachers out of shape?” It had the tone that you would expect of something with that title. The author was
