Rivercity Pilates Inspiration of the Month Jan Allen

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jan allen

When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start?

 I started I February 2012 in hopes of gaining better strength and flexibility. I had a total knee replacement in Sept 2011 and was struggling with regaining strength in my pelvis and legs.

What benefits have you seen by committing to a regular Pilates practice? 

The benefits I’ve gained are an increase in my overall flexibility and strength. I’ve found that I feel taller and lighter in mind and body at the end of my sessions with Cassie.

What is your favorite exercise?

My favorite exercise has to be Long Spine on the Reformer.

 What would you say to someone thinking about starting Pilates?

I would tell anyone considering Pilates that I look forward to my sessions every week. It doesn’t feel like work and you will benefit in many unexpected ways.

2014 Empower Your Body Challenge Registration opens today!!!!

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We are challenging you to commit to 6 weeks of:

1.  30 minutes of walking or other cardiovascular exercise at least 4 times a week.

2,  Taking three 50 minute movement classes per week to help you work on your strength, flexibility and balance.

 

This adds up to a minimum 4.5 hours per week of exercise.   Not sure if you have time?  Assuming you are awake for 14 hours daily- this ends up being about 4.6% of your waking time. 

When you look at the research and science behind staying healthy, the weekly time commitment of the challenge is pretty minimal and we know you can do it!

 Yes, we know you have a crazy schedule, a commitment to your kids ,to your spouse and of course to your job.  The reality is that we all have the same amount of time each day to try to fit in everything we want and need to do.

We also know that people who manage their time to include a regular exercise routine have fewer health problems,live longer, feel less stress and are just plain happier!

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