When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start? I started Pilates about 10 years ago when I first met Carey. We were both growing our businesses at the time and I thought I’d see what it was about. So, my inspiration started more as a curiosity.
How often do you practice Pilates and what type of sessions or classes have you been doing? Currently, I practice Pilates once a week and am a regular in Sunday’s Reformer Jump Board class with Shaina. I started coming to this class last year and have really enjoyed it.
What benefits or improvements have you noticed in your body and life from doing Pilates? I’m a runner – currently training for a marathon – and have used Pilates to help strengthen my core. This helps me especially when training or racing on uphill terrains.
Do you have a favorite exercise or piece of equipment (or both)? The Reformer Jump Board class is super fun. When I first show friends a video of it online, their first reaction is, “It looks like a torture machine!” Well, yes it does, but it’s definitely not. I think because you’re horizontal through class, it doesn’t look intense. But during and after class, you definitely feel like you got in a workout.
What would you say to someone who is thinking about doing Pilates? Try one class, and then try some others. Rivercity Pilates has a variety of offerings, and there’s definitely something for everyone.
