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I was teaching a Pilates class this morning with a group of lovely regular clients. They know me and my personality and know I like to joke around a bit to encourage them. I also don’t mind their sarcasm in response! Fitness doesn’t have to be stoic and serious.
I made a comment along the lines of, “I know you are going to want to do that series again on the other leg!” My student quickly responded, “Want maybe not but should definitely!”
Read MoreIt’s a new year and with that comes the discussion of New Year’s Resolutions. ately I have noticed it is popular for those in the health and fitness realm to talk about why they don’t support the idea of resolutions. I see many posts and blogs along the lines of “Why I’ll never do New Years Resolutions and why you shouldn’t either!” That’s a pretty a definitive statement isn’t it!
Well, I am over here with the unpopular opinion that I actually like New Years Resolutions!
Read MoreI believe I am a fairly dependable person. I try to always do what I tell you I am going to do. I don’t like to let people down. I am rarely late. I pride myself on being responsible and reliable. I realized, however, there is one person I have been letting down. There is one person I have not been keeping my commitments with.
This person gets the excuses of too busy, too tired, I’ll do it another day, and so on. This person is ME!
Read MoreThere is a LL Cool J song with the lyrics, “Don't call it a comeback, I been here for years”. I know this because it is often played during cardio tennis. It resonates with me - the idea of longevity, sticking to it and being a presence through the years. Let’s be honest though - many of us do falter and do have comebacks.
Read MoreI have found when I am traveling by car to a destination like a vacation or getaway it is fun and exciting. I have anticipation. If it’s a new destination there are often so many new sights to take in as well. I usually also have a podcast or two I’ve been looking forward to listening to on my drive.
Read MoreThe other day I was dealing with something stressful that was weighing heavy on my mind. What it is is not relevant and it’s been resolved but we all can have mood affecting, stressful times in our lives. Whether it’s a relationship issue, health issue or work issue, It’s hard to shut that off and focus on what you are doing.
Read MoreLife is often busy! And sometime it feels like we are waiting for the less busy time to do the thing we want to do or even the thing we know we need to do! With moving across the country and taking over a Pilates studio - I leel you on being busy!
Read MoreI was talking with a few ladies in the studio today and the topic came up of motivation. The ladies both mentioned with all the closings and limited activities they found themselves lacking the motivation to do the things they wanted to do and could do like Pilates. I in contrast have been quite busy with Health & Nutrition Training at IIN, Teacher Training at the Studio, and teaching lots of Pilates. As a result, I have found myself more productive!
Read MoreWe have all hit that point where we think giving up would be easiest, but I am here to tell you that there are plenty of ways to keep yourself motivated when it comes to working out. Whether it be because of kids, work, school, etc., you shouldn’t let yourself give up when the going gets tough, because that is when the tough get going.
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