We have a Winner!!

PIlates wins and Stress is bad for everyone! If you thought I was going to tell you who won the election - that answer is still undetermined and maybe for a while! This may be a source of great stress for you and that stress is not doing any of us any good. Maybe your concerns are Covid, schooling your kids, your business, finances, or illness … it’s all stress and it’s doing a number on our bodies. Our bodies are not meant to exist in constant stress. It actually impacts our immune systems and makes us more susceptible to illness.

Teacher Training Begins Again

One year ago I took the leap and offered teacher training for the first time. I was nervous. I had some self-doubt. Was I qualified? Could I offer my potential mentees the same fabulous experience I had?

5 Things

Hello! It’s been a while since I started this blog and we have some new folks here so I thought it might be good to share a bit more about me! Here are five things you may or may not know about me!

Impact!

A few days ago I saw a post from a friend and former Pilates student in Nashville that she had graduated from Pilates Teacher Training! This made me so happy and I was really excited for her! I was her first Pilates teacher and I take a little pride in the fact she fell in love with Pilates under my guidance. I am sure she could have begun with someone else and maybe the result would be the same but … it feels really good to know you made an impact on someone else. It feels really good to see you shared what you love with someone else and they fell in love with it, too!

Break Ups Are Hard!

I am confident all of us have been a part of a break up at some point in our lives. Maybe it was that cute 5th grader who broke up with you to eat lunch with your friend instead. I bet that stung! Or maybe it was later in life and a more serious relationship or even a divorce. Either way -breakups are hard.

PIlates MusingsLucie BecusSeptember 29, 2020Shine Pilates Studioshine pilates studio, learning, breakup, reformer

Contemplation

We have all been there … contemplating doing something new or trying something. We are interested but not quite ready to pull that trigger. Some of us hang out in the contemplation stage for a long time! Behavior Change Scientists study what it takes to get a person from contemplation to action. I often hear from new students that they have contemplated Pilates for quite a while before actually coming to the studio.

Consistency Really is Key!

One of the most common questions I am asked by new students at Shine Pilates is “How often should I workout?” While there is no one simple answer to this you do need to consistent. When I am talking to students, we take into consideration where they are at physically now, what else they may be doing, time constraints, and budget as well. At the end of the day - whether it’s 3 times a week or more or less - being consistent I tell them is what leads to results. How do I know this … because I’ve lived it, too!

A Month of New!

It’s a weird time and it can feel a bit monotonous. Vacations aren’t happening as much, events are canceled and there isn’t much to look forward, too. I needed some inspiration. I needed some new. I needed something to look forward to this Summer. I decided to take the month of July and challenge myself to do something new every day! It’s been a lot of fun going to new places, trying new things, and pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I just may continue this into August because I’ve enjoyed it so much.

For a Reason!

Through my Pilates studies and training, I have had the opportunity to meet and work with many wonderful teachers and mentors. About six years ago I began following one particular Instructor and really gravitated to his approach to Pilates. I did an online workshop he offered. He came across as kind, knowledgeable, and compassionate. His style and mine when it came to designing a class were in sync.

Celebrating Small Muscles

The goal of working out is often to make muscles and to get stronger. It can also be to tone those muscles. For some it’s about looking better. For others it’s about feeling better. Regardless, what the pursuit - engaging muscles is at the core of working out.

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