I can’t believe I pay people to make me sweat!

“I can’t believe I pay people to make me sweat!”   says a student after a Cardio Funk class.  Another student answers,” I can!  I know I could do it myself, but I wouldn’t and this is much more fun!”   The first time I bought a 6 month class package, I almost had a panic attack, […]

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Where should I be feeling this?

As a Pilates instructor I often get the question,” Where should I be feeling this?”.  It seems like a simple enough question but often the answer can be complicated.  I often find then when people ask me this they want to know if they are doing the exercise correctly and if they are “feeling it” […]

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Did my Pilates teacher not notice my scrunched shoulders that time?

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One of the most common things I hear that tells me my clients are progressing in their Pilates practice is something like this,” My shoulders were up and you forgot to to tell me!”. My answer….I didn’t need to tell you…you figured it out yourself and that is exactly what I want as your teacher.  […]

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What I love more than Pilates…..

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I was chatting with a group of people the other day ago and the topic of exercise came up.  One of my friends prompted me to explain the great benefits of Pilates to one of our other friends who was had been trying a new workout routine in order to get fit and healthy.  And […]

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Marketing for Pilates instructors is just like learning Pilates…

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As a Pilates instructor I spend a lot of time instructing clients who are brand new to the Pilates method of exercise.  I find myself reminding and reassuring them a lot that’s it’s ok to be a beginner and that learning anything new is a process that just takes time (

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You want me to do what with that strap?

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Are you new to the Pilates reformer?  Moving the equipment and straps around on the Pilates equipment can sometimes be intimidating as a new Pilates student.  In the video below, Rivercity Pilates owner Carey Sadler shows you in detail how to adjust the reformer straps to prepare them for the traditional Short Spine and Long […]

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We’re not supporting Breast Cancer Awareness month….

Ok, well really we are but…..October is Breast Cancer awareness month and in past years we have participated by honoring clients and friends who have been affected by the disease, doing fundraising events and putting a team into a local walk to raise money.  Something that has stood out to us though is the need […]

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Momtrepreneur

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I love this new word that has been thrown out a lot in social media:  Momtrepreneur.  It sounds fun, hip and cool!  As a Momtrepreneur with 3 kids, a growing Pilates studio and a pretty busy Pilates teaching schedule I can tell you it doesn’t always feel “cool”or “hip” or even”fun”. Quite honestly there are […]

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Meet the Staff Monday: Nancy

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In our staff meeting everyone was asked to write a blog. I thought to myself,  “What do I have to say?”. But then I got to thinking,  I have a lot to say. The last year and a half have been a medical roller coaster for me. Between my knee, back surgery, a pinched nerve and Parkinson’s, […]

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