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.
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I say this often to clients … when life gets in the way and busy our workouts are just as important. We need our Pilates sessions to help destress or unwind tight tense muscles. I often find I am so much more productive when I take that hour to myself. I can only go so much before I need some time to reset, focus on myself and move! This week - I really needed to take my own advice!
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I was texting with a friend this morning and catching up on her life and mine. She informed me a couple she is good friends with - husband and wife both 53 years old - have been moved into hospice as they are battling different terminal cancers. That is not that much older than me and truly heartbreaking. She said, “I’ve learned something from this experience of helping my friends at the end of their lives - don’t sweat the small stuff.” Some times we need these reminders to really take stock of what is important and what is not.
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In one day I’ll be taking ownership at Pure Physique PilateZ in Surprise, AZ. The space is beautiful, the equipment is fabulous and from what I’ve seen so far the clients are my kind of people, too. I hit if off with the former owner right away and it’s been a pleasure going through this process with her. I have so much respect for what she has created - I know how much work goes into building and running a studio! As this hand off approaches - I am feeling all the things.
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Today was my last day of teaching at the Studio I created a little over three years ago. It’s crazy how time flies! I remember being so nervous about signing a three year lease and yet it went by so quickly. Even with a pandemic Shine Pilates grew and thrived and made me proud!
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2020 was a year to take stock and assess, With the weirdness of having my studio closed for two and half months and then slowly regrowing to now booming again, it’s been a year to really reassess for me and maybe for you, too!
I’ve realized many things during the past year. I reaffirmed my love of teaching Pilates when the studio was closed.
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It’s no secret most New Year’s Resolutions are failures. Why is this? We start the new year with lots of new energy and hopes and desires for change. There are lots of programs and articles and support to be found … so why do we still fail?
The answer is simple. We are making our resolutions wrong. A simple shift in how we approach resolutions could be the difference in success or failure.
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Lately, there is much talk about essential business and non-essential business. Depending on your Governor, the answers may vary! I’m here to make the case that Pilates is ESSENTIAL Business. Allow me to explain.
This week I saw three clients in particular whose lives have been changed by Pilates.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Whatever it is you celebrate, the season of giving is fast approaching and, after the year it’s been, I think it’s needed now more than ever! Sure, it’s not all about presents & it’s important to appreciate being able to simply spend time with the ones you love, but who doesn’t love surprising a loved one with a new gift they’ve been desperately wanting/needing?! And, if you’re not sure what to get your fitness junkie, we’ve got you covered!
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I 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!
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