Pilates Inspiration – Janee

Janee Anderson

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

I decided to begin Pilates in 2008 because I wanted something to do to help me manage stress.  I also knew I had to work on my posturing and get my body in better physical shape.

Why do you do Pilates and what are the benefits in your life?

I do Pilates because I feel it helps me manage my health.  Because I drive for a living, my back and neck are often sore.  Pilates has helped me to understand how to do a better job in managing the toll that my work takes on my body.  I have learned to use breathing to work through my exercises.  This in turn has helped me in so many other areas of my life.  Good breathing and understanding how to posture myself helps me ALL the time-not just when I exercise!

How has Pilates changed your life?

Pilates has made me more aware ALL the time of how I stand, drive my car and how I can manage day to day activity in everything I do.  The benefits are so overall in everything I do now.

Do you have a favorite exercise or piece of equipment(or both)?

I actually like all the pieces of equipment but find that doing an intermediate/advanced mat class is the most challenging to me personally. It is a total workout for me where I am doing all of it myself. One of my favorite exercises would have to be the teaser. That exercise is challenging on the mat or any piece of equipment.  I love it!

What would you say to someone thinking about starting Pilates?

When I speak to anyone who is thinking about starting Pilates I tell them,”Do it!  It is something that will change your life and your body if you are truly committed to it.  It works the mind and the body.  For breathing, posturing and overall core strength, it is awesome no matter what your body shape or your age.”

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