What Can Pilates Do for YOU??

There are plenty of ways to workout or burn a few calories so what makes Pilates special? What can Pilates really do for you that another fitness class can't?

For starters - Pilates is so much more than a 'fitness class'. Will you get fit - yes but that is just the beginning of the changes you'll see with Pilates. Joseph Pilates said "In 10 sessions you feel different. In 20 sessions you see the difference and in 30 sessions you'll have a whole new body." That's a pretty bold claim and yet I see it happen again and again in my studio.

Pilates Reformer, PIlates MusingsLucie BecusJune 11, 2019Shine Pilates Studiolucie becus, Pilates instructor, shine pilates studio, Pilates benefits, reformer class, postpartum, rehab pilates

Students Make the Best Teachers

Between Christmas and New Years, I had the opportunity to do online training, continuing education, and to catch up on reading articles/watching videos about Pilates I had been saving for some time. I spent time learning more about influential people in the Pilates industry like Mari Winsor and Rael Isacowitz. It was interesting to learn how they found Pilates, where they trained, and how they grew their business. It was also interesting to hear their perspectives on Pilates, teaching philosophies, and the method as a whole.

PIlates Musings, Pilates Continuing Ed.Lucie BecusMarch 5, 2019Shine Pilates StudioPilates instructor, Shine pilates, shine pilates studio, lexington fitness, lexington pilates, pilates teacher training, pilates in chevy chase, pilates blog

Maybe You Can!

i am sharing this blog from a few years ago because the other day in the studio I head that word again “Can’t”. And what followed was surprise and “I did it!” Read on for my “Can’t” story!

Yesterday I was working out in the studio and following along to a Pilates video from Pilates Anytime taught by Mari Winsor.

Lucie BecusJanuary 30, 2019Shine Pilates StudioPilates instructor, pilates goals, lexington reformer class, lexington pilates, shine pilates studio, Shine pilates, chevy chase pilates studio

Fitness Seasons

This morning I went for a long run. It was cool, crisp, and picturesque with the Fall colors beginning to show. I felt strong, energized, and capable. I was reminded why I love running! Not every run is like that … and it was only a few weeks ago I was dragging along in the heat and humidity.

PIlates Musings, Pilates ReformerLucie BecusOctober 30, 2018Shine Pilates Studiopilatess, running, fall, cool crisp mornings, shine pilates, shine pilates studio, lexington pilates, lexington reformer class, Pilates instructor, pilates lexington, best pilates lexington

Why I Love Being a Student

I am a PMA Certified Pilates Instructor. I own a studio. I teach classes for a living. I have the luxury of having a fully equipped studio to play in when I am not working. I really enjoy hopping on a reformer, a chair or the tower and moving. I love choosing the movements I feel my body needs that day. I like challenging myself, exploring choreography, and spring choice. Some days I just want to stretch and lengthen and soothe my body after a hard run. I often turn the music off and just listen to what I feel in my body. Could anything be more perfect or rewarding than that?

Pilates Reformer, Pilates Continuing Ed.Lucie BecusOctober 16, 2018Shine Pilates StudioPilates instructor, pilates student, shine pilates, shine pilates studio, lexington pilates, lexington fitness, lexington reformer class, pilates studio lexington, learning

I Can't

One of my Pilates mentors wisely told me some years ago, never give a student an exercise you aren't sure if they are ready to do. She went on to explain that with each movement, we can break it down into smaller movements or building blocks. If we begin with the building blocks mastering these, then when we approach a bigger movement we know we are ready for success! I've tried to adopt this philosophy with my teaching.

Lucie BecusMay 29, 2018Shine Pilates Studiopilates teacher, trust, shine pilates studio, lexington pilates, lexington reformer class, Pilates instructor, pilates lexington, chevy chase pilates studio, pilates class

Teaching the Teacher!

This past weekend I had the opportunity to travel to Chicago and attend a Pilates workshop with Carrie Pages at Tensile Strength Studio. I've met Carrie before and we follow each other on Instagram. She's truly a delightful person to be around and has been teaching Pilates for almost two decades.

Pilates Reformer, Pilates Continuing Ed.Lucie BecusFebruary 5, 2018Shine Pilates Studio Carrie Pages, Jenna Zaffino, Classical Pilates, Pilates workshop, Pilates blog, Pilates instructor, shine pilates studio

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