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Why husbands should buy their wife Pilates sessions for Christmas!

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christmas!It’s that time of year again and if you are like many men you are trying to think of a unique, thoughtful gift for your wife that she won’t want to return! What about purchasing her a package of private Pilates sessions? I know what you are thinking…..if I buy my wife fitness classes she’s going to think I think she needs to lose weight or get into better shape and that could get me in trouble! Let me put some of your fears at ease and give you some of my top reasons why private Pilates sessions makes a perfect gift and why it may be the best present you’ve ever gotten her!

1. She will feel like a movie star!! There’s a reason why you hear about all of the stars who are doing Pilates (Jennifer Anniston, Reese Witherspoon, Cameron Diaz…) Pilates instructors are highly trained instructors who specialize in teaching the Pilates Method of exercise to any body type. Her one-on-one sessions will be tailored specifically to her body and she will feel like a queen! What a great gift from you! What could be better than individual sessions tailored to exactly what your wife wants from a fitness program?

2. Pilates is great for every body and every age. Individual sessions can let you explore if it is a method of exercising that she wants to incorporate into her life. Whether you are recovering from a back injury or an elite athlete- Pilates can improve how you feel, how you move and how your body looks! Pilates instructors are trained to work with lots of different body types and even injuries so there is no need to worry about if your wife will feel comfortable working safely with the instructor.

DSCN76943. Going to the studio is NOT like going to the gym. The studio atmosphere is spa-like, comfortable and welcoming! It’s like the “Cheers” of the fitness world! Everyone knows your name and your instructors know you and your body. You don’t have to worry about getting lost in the crowd. Many of our clients refer to the studio as their “Happy Place”!

4. She probably wouldn’t buy them herself. Women tend to take care of everyone else in their life first and often don’t spend the time and money they should to take care of themselves! You know how important your wife and her health and happiness is to your family life right? Let her know how much you appreciate all she does for you and your family by supporting her in learning to take care of herself and her health! Learning Pilates is a way to learn to move and feel better not just at the studio but in everything you do in life. Let’s face it, when she’s healthy and happy so is everyone else! In the long run the benefits of this holiday gift will come back to you a hundred fold down the road!

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5. It’s easy for you! We can help you pick out the perfect Pilates present for your wife and we love doing it! We can throw in some cute Pilates accessories (like Pilates socks, a cute workout top or a water bottle) and we can gift wrap it so all you have to do is give it to her!! Give us a call, email us or stop by the studio.

Office Pilates Day 11: Squats

Want to sneak some exercise into your day?  A squat is a great full body exercise that can be done anywhere!  Find a version that works best in your body and add them into your day!!

 

 

 

For more ways that you can use the Pilates principles during your work day, visit any of the links below:

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Office Pilates Day 10: Neck and Shoulders Tension Reliever

In today’s Office Pilates Series Carey shows you how to use a small ball to relieve tension and stress in your neck shoulders.

 

 

For more Pilates exercises that you can do at your desk, visit our Office Pilates page!

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Office Pilates Day 6: Side Leg Kicks at your Desk

In today’s Office Pilates series Carey shows you how to do a seated clamshell exercise right at your desk!  Get the benefits of the Pilates side leg kick series right at the office!! Carey uses a fitness band to show you how to incorporate this exercise into your work day!!

 

For more ways that you can use the Pilates principles during your work day, visit any of the links below:

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Office Pilates Day 5: Find your Pilates shoulders throughout your day!

Do you ever find yourself scrunched over at your desk with your shoulders up by your ears feeling VERY TENSE?  We all do!  In today’s video Carey gives you a quick exercise with your fitness band that you can do at your desk to help you not only find your Pilates shoulders but also help strengthen the muscles that work to maintain those Pilates shoulders!!

For more ways that you can use the Pilates principles during your work day, visit any of the links below:

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[tweetthis hidden_hashtags=”#officepilates,#pilates,”]Do you work at a computer? Are your shoulders tense? #exercise can help! [/tweetthis]

 

 

 

Office Pilates Day 4: If you are sitting at work you need this stretch!!

When we sit for long periods of time the muscles of our back and hips get tight and achy and can cause our whole body to hurt!  Today’s stretch will mobilize the hip joint and stretch the hip muscles, like the glutes and piriformis.    It’s easy to do anytime you are sitting and will make a big difference if you do it on a regular basis (try 6 times today!!)

 

For more ways that you can use the Pilates principles during your work day, visit any of the links below:

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