Inspiration of the Month – Jane

I started Pilates in 1999 with a terrific instructor, but when she left the area I eventually stopped.  I finally restarted about a year ago doing private sessions with Carey.  I was terribly out of shape and out of balance – mostly due to a major surgery that severed the balance nerve on the right side of my brain – and these sessions have really helped me get “centered’ again.  Carey is absolutely fantastic at analyzing my body’s problems and working with me to improve form and function.  I am a field geologist, so fitness is important to me.

I try to take 2 Pilates classes a week.  The private session with Carey keeps me honest.  Carey targets my trouble spots and really helps me with flexibility.  I also enjoy Shelley’s Every Body Mat Class.  I don’t have the patience to do 50 minutes of Pilates at home, but time flies in Shelley’s class.  The equipment classes are also great if you remember to sign up in time.  Recently, I tried Zumba for cardio … the jury is still out … but it is also good for coordination.

Since I started Pilates again, I notice my body moving better and my posture improving.  I really believe that keeping the body moving is the key to a healthy life, especially as I age.  My old rock climber balance will never be what it was, but I want to maintain what I have and maybe even improve.

The challenge of doing Pilates on the reformer boxes really pushes me to the limit of my comfort zone, and I like that.