If you are new to Pilates, you may be a little overwhelmed when it comes to finding a Pilates instructor or maybe you didn’t even realize that it was important to make sure your instructor was qualified and a good fit for you! When it comes to fitness many people think that a good trainer […]

  Welcome back to our Pilates and Pregnancy blog! This week the baby is over 9 inches long and weighs over 2 pounds. The biggest change I’ve noticed lately is that I feel big. When I want to get out of bed in the morning, I either need to rock my way up to sitting […]

Welcome back to our Pilates and Pregnancy blog. This week the baby is the length of an eggplant. He weighs 1 pound, 10 ounces according to an ultrasound that I had to make sure that baby’s heart was looking good (which it was). During the ultrasound the technician noted that baby is measuring a little […]

  The Side Leg Kick Series is a wonderful mini workout all by itself or added into another workout.  These total body movements will strengthen and lengthen your legs while working your core.  

Welcome back to our Pilates and Pregnancy blog. After a brief hiatus for the holidays (and lots of cookies) I am ready to be back moving again! This week the baby is the length of an ear of corn (8.5 inches) and weighs around 1.5 pounds. I’ve definitely noticed the growth in my stomach and […]

Our 2014 Empower Your Body Challenge Registration opens today! 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 […]

When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start?  I started Pilates in 2007 primarily for health reasons. For years I struggled with anorexia, which had significant impacts on my body – my weight dropped to 78 pounds my freshman year of college. Recovery from anorexia focuses foremost on getting someone to a […]

Welcome back to our Pilates and Pregnancy blog. We’re over halfway there! This week, the baby is the length of a spaghetti squash (about 8 inches) and weighs around one pound. I am feeling great and have much more energy than I did in the first trimester. There are a few new pregnancy quirks, however. […]