More Training??

This past weekend I had the opportunity to participate in a Pilates Suspension Method Retreat. Overf the course of 3 days we laarned more than 200 Pilates Suspension moves on the suspension apparatus with Rebecca Beckler. She is wonderful and a wealth of knowledge.I highly recommend you follow her and train with her if you get the chance. We spent about 8 hours a day moving our bodies, challenging our minds. laughing, learning and growing. I loved every minute of it! This was actually my Christmas present to myself attending this retreat.

PIlates Musings, Pilates Continuing Ed.Lucie BecusDecember 14, 2021Shine Pilates StudioPilates workshop, suspension trainer, Rebecca beckler, shine pilates, Pilates suspension method, surprise Arizona pilates

Thankful

Thanksgiving was last week and I have so much to be thankful for! I moved to Arizona about 8 months ago and the time has really flown by! It dawned on me that I was in Arizona last Thanksiving for a solo trip and get away … when I decide it was time to get serious about moving here. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine one year later I would be an Arizona resident and business owner.

PIlates MusingsLucie BecusNovember 29, 2021Shine Pilates Studiothanksgiving, shine pilates, surprise, surprise Arizona small business

Why You Aren't Seeing Results

You are coming to Pilates regularly and putting in the work. Maybe you also get up early and walk several mornings a week. You feel stronger but the weight isn’t falling off like you’d like. The scale hasn’t budged as much as you think it should.

health, nutritionLucie BecusAugust 3, 2021Shine Pilates Studiowin nutrition coach, IIN, nutrition, weight loss, health, shine pilates, nutrition coach

Why Pilates?

As a Pilates teacher and studio owner, I am asked often, “So what is Pilates?” I’ve always struggled to come up with one succinct sentence to answer that question! Pilate is so much … how do I put that in one short sentence.

Pilates Reformer, PIlates MusingsLucie BecusApril 26, 2021Shine Pilates Studioshine pilates, surprise arizona, surprise pilates, arizona pilatess, west valley phoenix, fitness west valley, pilates studio, pilates blog

Why You Love Pilates

I asked members of the Shine Pilates community why they love Pilates and why they love Shine Pilates and every answer had a similar point of view. People love the way Pilates makes them feel and the mind-body connection it gives them. They love Shine Pilates because of the community you share with others when your there.

health, communityLucie BecusAugust 19, 2020Shine Pilates Studiohealth, shine pilates, community, pilates, mindbody connection

Posture Please

When I was a child, my father was a big proponent of good posture. We ate dinner together as a family every night and he expected my brother and me to sit up straight and keep our elbows off the table. Good posture became my normal. I remember at school and at my friend's houses having adults comment on my good posture. It was not normal I suppose with other kids my age.

Pilates ReformerLucie BecusNovember 26, 2019Shine PIlates Studioposture, Pilates benefits, pilates lexington, lexington pilates, chevy chase pilates studio, shine pilates studio, shine pilates

I Did a Thing!

I did a thing last Thursday. And it scared me a bit. I almost backed out. All things leading up to the thing seemed to point to ‘throw in the towel and go home!” But I did the thing and I’m so glad I did! it! I stepped out of my comfort zone and the thing exceeded my expectations!

PIlates Musings, sports, runningLucie BecusAugust 27, 2019Shine Pilates Studiorunning, senior olympics, chevy chase pilates studio, lexington fitness, Shine pilates, shine pilates, pilates and running, feat

Top Ten Reasons To Try Pilates!

There are infinite reasons to try Pilates but today we are just going to focus on the top ten!

1. Breathing – Most of us do it everyday! Did you know however the diaphragm can be made stronger with Pilates? Stronger breath control means you’ll get winded less often and do a better job of suppling oxygen to your working muscles during a strenuous activity.

PIlates Musings, Pilates ReformerLucie BecusFebruary 26, 2019Shine Pilates Studiopilates reformer class, Pilates benefits, shine pilates, shine pilates studio, lexington reformer class, lexington pilates, lexington fitness, pilates studio lexington, chevy chase pilates studio

Pilates Legacy

In the beginning of my Pilates training, I focused on learning more movements and sequencing on the equipment. Next I focused on a deeper understanding of the body and anatomy. That learning lead me to do specialized training in chronic conditions, rehab related work, pre and post- natal and rehab/injury recovery.

PIlates MusingsLucie BecusFebruary 12, 2019Shine Pilates Studiopilates legacy, shine pilates studio, shine pilates, pilates history, joseph pilates

Plans For 2019

Whether you make resolutions or not … the beginning of a new year is a good time to think about where you are and where you’d like to be! And for me the beginning of 2019 marks my one year anniversary of moving to Lexington! It’s a decision I’ve never regretted and I am pleased to be more of a local now than a ‘new in town’ person!

Pilates Continuing Ed., Pilates ReformerLucie BecusJanuary 22, 2019Shine Pilates Studionew years, pilates goals, Pilates workshop, PMA Certified Pilates Instructor, shine pilates studio, shine pilates, lexington pilates, pilates training, lexington reformer class

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